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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
JP
updated 6 days ago

Espec

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Espec Corporation, commonly referred to as Espec, is a leading provider of environmental testing solutions headquartered in Japan. Established in 1954, the company has made significant strides in the industry, particularly in the fields of temperature and humidity testing, vibration testing, and reliability testing. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Espec serves a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, electronics, and aerospace. Espec's core offerings include advanced environmental test chambers and reliability testing services, distinguished by their precision and innovative technology. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and has achieved notable milestones, such as the development of cutting-edge testing equipment that meets international standards. With a solid market position, Espec continues to be a trusted partner for businesses seeking to enhance product reliability and performance.

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56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

27

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Espec's score of 56 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Espec's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Espec Corp., headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,048,332,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 3,622,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,285,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 1,040,425,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 1,098,905,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,576,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 3,717,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 at around 1,091,612,000 kg CO2e. Espec has set ambitious reduction targets, committing to a 60% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims for a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products, within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In terms of specific initiatives, Espec plans to reduce CO2 emissions associated with energy-efficient products used by customers by 15% by 2025, compared to 2019 levels. Furthermore, they aim for a 55% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025, alongside a 10% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Overall, Espec Corp. is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in their climate commitments and performance.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
3,433,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
10,635,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
799,261,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Espec's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very 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 Espec 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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