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Hamamatsu Photonics

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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27

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Hamamatsu Photonics's score of 27 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hamamatsu Photonics's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hamamatsu Photonics reported a significant reduction in its carbon emissions, with total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions amounting to approximately 8,970,000 kg CO2e. This marks a substantial decrease from previous years, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability. Hamamatsu Photonics has set ambitious targets to further reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to achieve a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the use of sold products. Previously, the company committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2031 from a FY2019 base year, alongside a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Hamamatsu Photonics has pledged that 76% of its suppliers, based on spend covering purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by FY2026. These initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating Hamamatsu Photonics's dedication to mitigating its environmental impact and contributing to global climate goals.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hamamatsu Photonics's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is 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. Hamamatsu Photonics is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Hamamatsu Photonics is committed to some 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.

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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