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Machinery and Equipment
JP
updated 19 days ago

Hirata

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Hirata Corporation, commonly referred to as Hirata, is a leading player in the automation and robotics industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1973, the company has made significant strides in providing innovative solutions across various sectors, including automotive, electronics, and food processing. With a strong presence in Asia and expanding operations globally, Hirata is renowned for its advanced automation systems and bespoke manufacturing equipment. Their core offerings include assembly lines, material handling systems, and robotic solutions, all designed to enhance efficiency and productivity. Hirata's commitment to quality and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner for numerous industries, earning accolades for its cutting-edge technology and customer-centric approach. As the company continues to evolve, it remains dedicated to driving advancements in automation and robotics.

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43

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Hirata's score of 43 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Hirata's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Hirata Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,300,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,003,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 4,389,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 6,308,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This represents a slight decrease in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 10,200,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,579,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 4,203,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 6,192,000 kg CO2e. Hirata has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, with a target of a 3% reduction in CO2 emissions per unit of production by fiscal 2023, using fiscal 2020 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2050. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Hirata Corporation independently reports its emissions and climate initiatives.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Hirata's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is 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 Hirata is in JP, 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.

Hirata 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
Reduction Actions

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