Harman
Harman International Industries, commonly known as Harman, is a leading global provider of connected technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets. Headquartered in the United States, Harman operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia, delivering innovative solutions that enhance the user experience. Founded in 1980, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its acquisition by Samsung in 2017, which bolstered its position in the smart technology sector. Harman's core offerings include premium audio systems, connected car solutions, and enterprise automation technologies. Renowned for their exceptional sound quality and cutting-edge connectivity, Harman's products, such as JBL speakers and Harman Kardon audio systems, set industry standards. With a strong market presence and a commitment to innovation, Harman continues to shape the future of connected experiences across various industries.
DitchCarbon Score
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Harman's score of 18 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Harman's reported carbon emissions
As of 2021, Harman reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,358,540 kg CO2e, which includes 9,951,840 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 59,406,710 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 in previous years, with notable emissions in 2015 reaching approximately 55,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 50,841,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Harman has committed to climate action by signing the Amazon Climate Pledge on 3 November 2021, which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. This commitment aligns with industry standards for climate responsibility and reflects Harman's dedication to reducing its environmental impact. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) but continues to engage in sustainability practices to lower its carbon footprint.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,759,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 45,188,000 | 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 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Harman 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.
