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Daikin

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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.

24

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 (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 328,640,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, aiming for a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions by 2030 from 2020 levels and a 25% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. Daikin's long-term commitment includes achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. The company has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by FY2031 from a FY2020 base year, alongside a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Daikin's dedication to addressing climate change through substantial emission reductions. The company aims for carbon neutrality in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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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.

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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.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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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