Daikin
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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Daikin's score of 42 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Daikin's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Daikin Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 329,570,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 930,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 407,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 328,640,000,000 kg CO2e. Daikin has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by FY2031, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company plans to cut Scope 3 emissions related to 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 are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Daikin's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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Get Started| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 1,350,000,000 | - | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000 | 000 | 000 |
| Scope 2 | 810,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,080,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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