Denso Sustainability Profile
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
How does Denso's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Denso's score of 75 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Let us know if this data was useful to you
Denso's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Denso Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,068,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 308,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 5,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 33,989,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight increase from 2024, where total emissions were about 34,162,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 342,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 86,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 32,702,000,000 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 has committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2035, with specific targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Furthermore, Denso plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.6% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025. In terms of recent achievements, Denso successfully met its target of a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2021. The company is also working towards carbon neutrality at its plants by fiscal 2036 and aims to expand this initiative throughout its supply chain. Denso's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms that their targets are consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is headquartered in Japan and operates within the automobiles and components sector.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
How Carbon Intensive is Denso's Industry?
How Carbon Intensive is Denso's Location?
Denso's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Denso's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 1% since 2021, 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 61% of Scope 3 emissions.
Top Scope 3 Categories
Denso'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.
Denso 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.
Quanergy Systems, Inc.
Continental
Titan Medical Inc.
Hyundai Kefico Corporation
UFI Filters
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Denso's sustainability data and climate commitments