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Furukawa Co

Furukawa Co., Ltd., commonly known as Furukawa, is a prominent player in the telecommunications and electrical equipment industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1884, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and growth, particularly in the fields of optical fibre, copper cables, and advanced electrical systems. With major operations across Asia and a strong presence in global markets, Furukawa is renowned for its cutting-edge products that enhance connectivity and efficiency. Their unique offerings, such as high-performance optical fibre solutions and energy-efficient electrical systems, set them apart in a competitive landscape. Furukawa's commitment to quality and sustainability has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and innovative solutions in telecommunications and electrical infrastructure.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Furukawa Co'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.

14

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Furukawa Co's score of 14 is higher than 70% 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 Co's reported carbon emissions

As of 2022, Furukawa Co reported total carbon emissions of approximately 22,104,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 4,296,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 17,808,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling consumed by the company. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions, amounted to approximately 655,831,000 kg CO2e. Furukawa Co has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company’s emissions data indicates a trend of decreasing total emissions from a peak of approximately 1,636,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015, suggesting ongoing efforts to improve sustainability practices. Overall, Furukawa Co's emissions profile reflects a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing supply chain and product lifecycle impacts in their climate strategy.

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Scope 1
45,500,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
35,100,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Furukawa Co's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal products, which is high 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. Furukawa Co is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Furukawa Co is not committed to any 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.

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Carbon Disclosure Project
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