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Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd., commonly known as Furuno, is a leading Japanese company headquartered in Nishinomiya, Japan. Established in 1948, Furuno has made significant strides in the marine electronics industry, specialising in advanced navigation, communication, and fish-finding equipment. With a strong presence in global markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, the company is renowned for its innovative solutions that enhance maritime safety and efficiency. Furuno's core product offerings include radar systems, GPS devices, and sonar technology, all distinguished by their reliability and cutting-edge features. The company has achieved notable recognition for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, solidifying its position as a trusted name in marine technology. With decades of expertise, Furuno continues to lead the way in developing solutions that meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry.

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34

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.'s score of 34 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,100,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. This includes 1,076,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5,582,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,001,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with 180,000,000 kg CO2e attributed to purchased goods and services. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 3,208,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,076,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 9,011,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 320,800,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, with 184,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. Furuno's emissions data for 2021 indicated a total of approximately 140,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, while in 2020 and 2019, the Scope 3 emissions remained constant at about 120,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the detailed emissions reporting, Furuno has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company operates within a global context where many organisations are increasingly setting science-based targets to reduce their carbon footprints.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
120,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Furuno Electric Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very 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 Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. 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

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