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Furukawa Battery

Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd., commonly known as Furukawa Denchi, is a leading player in the battery manufacturing industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1950, the company has made significant strides in developing advanced battery technologies, particularly in the fields of industrial and automotive batteries. With a strong presence in Asia and expanding operations globally, Furukawa Battery is renowned for its innovative products, including lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion solutions. These offerings are distinguished by their reliability, efficiency, and commitment to sustainability. Furukawa Battery has achieved notable market recognition, positioning itself as a trusted supplier for various sectors, including telecommunications, renewable energy, and transportation. The company continues to focus on research and development, ensuring it remains at the forefront of battery technology advancements.

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How does Furukawa Battery'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.

45

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Furukawa Battery's score of 45 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Furukawa Battery's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Furukawa Battery reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 686,426,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 6,766,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 19,271,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 686,426,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various categories such as purchased goods and services (1,000,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (675,053,000 kg CO2e). Furukawa Battery has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 42% by 2030 compared to FY2021 levels. Additionally, the company targets a reduction of at least 26% in CO2 emissions by 2030 against 2013 levels, with a long-term goal of achieving a 50% reduction by 2050, in line with the IPCC AR5 guidelines. These initiatives reflect Furukawa Battery's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
455,000,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
868,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Furukawa Battery's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), 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 Furukawa Battery is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Furukawa Battery is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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