Gentex
Gentex Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the automotive and aerospace industries, renowned for its innovative technology solutions. Founded in 1974, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of advanced electrochromatic devices and smart mirror systems that enhance driver safety and comfort. Gentex's core products include automatic dimming rear-view mirrors, camera-based driver assistance systems, and innovative lighting solutions. These offerings are distinguished by their integration of cutting-edge technology and user-centric design, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Gentex has established itself as a market leader, consistently recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation in automotive safety and connectivity.
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Gentex's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Gentex Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,328,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources, which include mobile combustion (1,333,000 kg CO2e), fugitive emissions (90,000 kg CO2e), and stationary combustion (10,328,000 kg CO2e). The total market-based emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined reached about 99,614,000 kg CO2e. Gentex has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2049, with interim targets of reducing emissions by 15% below 2020 levels by 2026, 40% by 2031, and 70% by 2041. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to sustainability. The company has consistently reported its emissions data, with a focus on Scope 1 emissions in recent years. For instance, in 2022, Gentex's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 10,276,000 kg CO2e, reflecting a slight increase from 2021's 8,879,000 kg CO2e. This trend highlights the ongoing challenges in reducing emissions while maintaining operational growth. Gentex's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in initiatives such as the CDP, although it does not currently report under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company's long-term strategy reflects a proactive stance in addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,672,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 48,056,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Gentex 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.
