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Denso

Denso Corporation, a leading global automotive components manufacturer, is headquartered in Kariya, Japan. Established in 1949, Denso has grown to become a key player in the automotive industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, including advanced thermal systems, powertrain control technologies, and electrification solutions, which enhance vehicle efficiency and performance. Denso's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted partner for major automotive manufacturers worldwide. With a focus on research and development, the company has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in hybrid and electric vehicle technologies. Denso continues to lead the market with its cutting-edge solutions, contributing to the evolution of the automotive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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57

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Denso's score of 57 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Denso's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Denso Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 14,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with about 12,050,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services and approximately 10,640,000,000 kg CO2e from downstream transportation and distribution. This brings the total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined to about 1,784,000,000 kg CO2e. Denso has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from mobility products by 2025 compared to fiscal 2021 levels. Additionally, the company is targeting a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Denso also plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.6% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025. Long-term goals include achieving carbon neutrality across all operations by 2035 and realising carbon neutrality at its plants by fiscal 2036. These initiatives reflect Denso's commitment to sustainable practices and its alignment with global climate targets.

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202120222023
Scope 1
1,920,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,920,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
23,200,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Denso's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), 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 Denso 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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