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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
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updated a month ago

Harman Kardon Incorporated

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Harman Kardon Incorporated, a prominent name in the audio industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1953, the company has established itself as a leader in high-fidelity sound systems, offering a diverse range of products that include home audio systems, portable speakers, and automotive audio solutions. With a commitment to innovation, Harman Kardon is renowned for its sleek designs and superior sound quality, making its products a favourite among audiophiles and casual listeners alike. The brand has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its cutting-edge technology and design excellence. Operating globally, Harman Kardon continues to strengthen its market position, consistently delivering exceptional audio experiences that resonate with consumers around the world.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Harman Kardon Incorporated's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

31

Industry Benchmark

Harman Kardon Incorporated's score of 37 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Harman Kardon Incorporated's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Harman International Industries, Incorporated

Harman Kardon Incorporated, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. The company is a current subsidiary of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. As part of its corporate family, Harman Kardon inherits climate initiatives and performance metrics from Harman International Industries. This includes participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and commitments to renewable energy through the RE100 initiative, both of which are cascaded from Harman International at a level 1 relationship. Additionally, Harman Kardon is linked to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. at a level 3 relationship, which may also impact its climate strategies. While specific reduction targets or achievements for Harman Kardon are not detailed, the overarching commitments from its parent company suggest a focus on sustainability and emissions reduction. However, without concrete emissions data or defined targets, the company's current climate impact remains unclear.

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201920202021
Scope 1
8,567,650
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Scope 2
74,891,920
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Scope 3
6,162,264,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Harman Kardon Incorporated's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Harman Kardon Incorporated is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Harman Kardon Incorporated 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.

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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