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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated 9 months ago

Harman Professional Signal Processing Group Sustainability Profile

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Harman Professional Signal Processing Group, a division of Harman International, is a leading player in the audio and video signal processing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1980, the company has established itself as a pioneer in professional audio solutions, serving diverse markets including live sound, broadcast, and installed sound systems. With a robust portfolio of innovative products such as digital signal processors, audio interfaces, and mixing consoles, Harman Professional is renowned for its commitment to quality and performance. The company’s unique offerings, like the acclaimed Soundcraft and Studer brands, set industry standards for reliability and sound excellence. Recognised for its technological advancements, Harman Professional has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for professionals worldwide. Its dedication to enhancing audio experiences continues to drive the evolution of the industry.

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How does Harman Professional Signal Processing Group'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.

38

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Harman Professional Signal Processing Group's score of 38 is higher than 65% 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 Professional Signal Processing Group's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Harman International Industries, Incorporated

Harman Professional Signal Processing Group currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. However, the organisation is part of a corporate family that includes Harman International Industries, Incorporated and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., from which it inherits climate commitments and initiatives. As a current subsidiary of Harman International Industries, the group aligns with the broader sustainability goals set by its parent company. Harman International has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets for the Signal Processing Group are not detailed. The climate initiatives are cascaded from Samsung Electronics, which is actively engaged in various sustainability efforts, including commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). While no specific emissions data is available for Harman Professional Signal Processing Group, the organisation is expected to adhere to the climate pledges and reduction strategies established by its parent and related entities. This includes a commitment to renewable energy initiatives, as indicated by the RE100 membership of Harman International, which aims for 100% renewable energy across its operations. In summary, while specific emissions data for Harman Professional Signal Processing Group is not available, the organisation is part of a larger framework of climate commitments and initiatives driven by its parent companies, focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction.

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Scope 1
2,759,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 2
45,188,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Harman Professional Signal Processing Group's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Harman Professional Signal Processing Group's primary industry is Communication Equipment Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Harman Professional Signal Processing Group's Location?

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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 Professional Signal Processing Group is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Harman Professional Signal Processing Group's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Harman Professional Signal Processing Group's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 90% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2019
Purchased Goods and Services
90%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
Business Travel
1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Harman Professional Signal Processing Group's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Harman Professional Signal Processing Group has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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