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 reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Daikin Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 329,570,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 524,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 407,000,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 328,640,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the use of sold products and their end-of-life treatment. Daikin has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 30% or more by 2025, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, the company targets a 50% reduction by 2030 and aspires to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Specifically, Daikin has committed to a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2031 from a FY2020 baseline, alongside a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per JPY value added within the same timeframe. These initiatives reflect Daikin's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in line with industry standards.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,350,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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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