Daikin Industries, Ltd., commonly known as Daikin, is a leading global manufacturer of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 1924, Daikin has established itself as a pioneer in the HVAC industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including energy-efficient air conditioning units, heat pumps, and refrigerants, which are designed to enhance comfort while minimising environmental impact. Daikin's commitment to sustainability and advanced technology has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in energy efficiency and product development. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and cutting-edge solutions, Daikin continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in climate control and environmental solutions worldwide.
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In 2024, Daikin Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 313.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 514 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 366 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of around 312.2 billion kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions by 30% or more by 2025 and by 50% or more by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Furthermore, Daikin aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Daikin's commitments include a specific focus on reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by FY2031 from a FY2020 base year. Additionally, the company has pledged to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 55% per JPY value added within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Daikin's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emissions reductions.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Daikin's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2016, 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 "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 75% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Daikin 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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