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Daikin Sustainability Profile

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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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71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Daikin's score of 71 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Daikin's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Daikin Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 329,570,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 524,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 407,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of around 328,640,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2031 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, Daikin is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 55% per JPY value added within the same timeframe. Daikin's long-term vision includes achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has also established interim targets, including a goal to reduce Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and a 30% reduction in Scope 2 emissions from 2020 levels by 2030. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Daikin's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
9,419,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
930,000,000
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-
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000,000
-
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000,000,000,000
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Daikin's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Daikin's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Daikin's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Daikin is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Daikin's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Daikin's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 9% 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 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
76%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
14%
Purchased Goods and Services
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Daikin'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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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