Harman

Harman's reported carbon emissions

Harman, an "Electricity nec" industry company based in the US, has demonstrated a commitment to climate action, as evidenced by its participation in the Climate Pledge. Harman signed the Climate Pledge on 3 November 2021, signifying its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Harman's disclosed emissions data for the period between 2012 and 2021 reveals fluctuating annual totals. In 2021, Harman reported a total of approximately 65.3 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions (location-based). Scope 1 emissions for 2021 were approximately 9.95 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions (market-based) reported at approximately 59.41 million kg CO2e. In 2020, Harman's Scope 1 and 2 emissions (location-based) totalled approximately 62.43 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for this year were approximately 7.27 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 61.23 million kg CO2e. The most comprehensive emissions data available is for 2019, which includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In 2019, Harman's total reported emissions, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3, reached approximately 6.16 billion kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of approximately 8.57 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 83.46 million kg CO2e, and substantial Scope 3 emissions. Within Scope 3, purchased goods and services accounted for the largest portion, with approximately 5.55 billion kg CO2e. Upstream transportation and distribution contributed approximately 350.69 million kg CO2e, while downstream transportation and distribution totalled approximately 29.88 million kg CO2e. Other significant Scope 3 categories for 2019 include business travel at approximately 64.40 million kg CO2e, employee commute at approximately 51.00 million kg CO2e, and the use of sold products at approximately 40.90 million kg CO2e. Harman's emissions data is inherited from Harman International Industries, Incorporated, indicating a corporate family relationship at cascade level 2. The company's climate commitments, including its participation in the Climate Pledge, are cascaded from Harman International Industries, Incorporated.