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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Furukawa Battery's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Furukawa Battery reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,029,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 153,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 418,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 4,458,000,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions highlights substantial areas such as purchased goods and services (about 1,855,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 1,587,000,000 kg CO2e). Furukawa Battery has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming to decrease its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 42% compared to fiscal year 2021 levels by 2030. Additionally, the company has committed to a long-term goal of reducing CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2050, referencing the IPCC AR5 guidelines. These targets are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and address climate change impacts. The emissions data for Furukawa Battery is cascaded from its parent company, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., which provides a comprehensive overview of the company's climate commitments and performance. This corporate relationship underscores the importance of integrated climate strategies across the organisation.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 155,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 676,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,649,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
