Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., commonly known as Hamamatsu, is a leading manufacturer in the field of photonics, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1953, the company has made significant strides in developing advanced optical sensors and devices, serving various industries including medical, industrial, and scientific research. With a strong presence in regions such as North America and Europe, Hamamatsu is renowned for its innovative products, including photomultiplier tubes, CCD cameras, and light sources. These core offerings are distinguished by their high sensitivity and precision, making them essential for applications in spectroscopy, imaging, and particle detection. Hamamatsu's commitment to research and development has solidified its position as a market leader, with notable achievements in enhancing the performance of photonic technologies. The company continues to push the boundaries of photonics, contributing to advancements in numerous scientific fields.
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Hamamatsu Photonics's score of 70 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Hamamatsu Photonics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 715,589,000 kg CO2e, with specific contributions from Scope 1 emissions at about 7,130,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,840,000 kg CO2e, and a significant 707,115,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a notable increase in total emissions compared to previous years. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by FY2031, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Hamamatsu Photonics is targeting a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Furthermore, the company has committed to ensuring that 76% of its suppliers, based on spend covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2026. These targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Hamamatsu Photonics's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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