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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.

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67

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Denso's score of 67 is higher than 99% 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,600,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,700,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, with significant reductions noted in recent years. Denso has set ambitious targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, the company aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.6% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025. For Scope 3 emissions, Denso is committed to a 25% reduction from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by FY2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Denso's proactive approach underscores its dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility within the automotive sector.

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Scope 1
1,900,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,200,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
5,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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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