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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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14

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Denso's score of 14 is higher than 92% 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 2022, Denso Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 3,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight reduction from 2021, where total emissions were about 6,200,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 1,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 2,100,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 3,100,000 kg CO2e. Denso has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.6% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025. For Scope 3 emissions, which include those from purchased goods and services as well as the use of sold products, Denso targets a 25% reduction by FY2030 from the same FY2020 base year. These targets align with the science-based targets necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Denso's commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
1,100,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
2,100,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
3,100,000
0,000,000

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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 medium 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. Denso is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Denso is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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