Brother Industries Sustainability Profile
Brother Industries, Ltd., commonly known as Brother, is a leading multinational corporation headquartered in Nagoya, Japan. Established in 1908, Brother has evolved into a prominent player in the technology sector, specialising in printing, imaging, and sewing solutions. With a strong presence in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia, the company has consistently delivered innovative products that cater to both consumer and business needs. Brother's core offerings include printers, multifunction devices, label makers, and sewing machines, distinguished by their reliability and user-friendly features. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly printing technologies and smart sewing solutions. As a trusted brand, Brother maintains a competitive market position, recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Brother Industries's score of 81 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Brother Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Brother Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.73 billion kg CO2e, comprising 17.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 82.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2.63 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This total reflects the company's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all operations. Brother Industries has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for carbon neutrality across all business operations by 2050. This long-term goal is part of the Brother Group Environmental Vision 2050, which seeks to minimise CO2 emissions throughout the entire value chain. In the near term, the company has committed to a 65% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2015 as a baseline. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. These targets have been recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning Brother Industries' efforts with global climate goals to limit warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. The company's proactive approach to sustainability underscores its commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible business practices.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,098,584,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Brother Industries's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Brother Industries's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 15% since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Brother Industries's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Brother Industries has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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