Hirose Electric Coltd
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the electrical machinery and apparatus sector, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 1937, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative connector solutions, serving diverse industries such as telecommunications, automotive, and industrial automation.
With a focus on high-quality products, Hirose Electric offers a wide range of connectors, including wire-to-board, board-to-board, and circular connectors, distinguished by their reliability and performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and awards, solidifying its position as a leader in connector technology.
Hirose Electric's commitment to research and development ensures that it remains at the forefront of the industry, continually meeting the evolving needs of its global clientele.
-7 vs industry average
Hirose Electric Coltd’s score of 29 is lower than 43% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Hirose Electric Coltd's reported carbon emissions
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. is actively engaged in reducing its carbon footprint and has set ambitious climate targets. **Emissions Data:** For the fiscal year 2023, Hirose Electric reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 242.4 million kg CO2e. This breaks down into: * Scope 1: Approximately 1.3 million kg CO2e * Scope 2: Approximately 36.4 million kg CO2e * Scope 3: Approximately 204.3 million kg CO2e In the preceding fiscal year, 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 279.7 million kg CO2e. This comprised: * Scope 1: Approximately 1.3 million kg CO2e * Scope 2: Approximately 36.4 million kg CO2e * Scope 3: Approximately 242.0 million kg CO2e For fiscal year 2021, Hirose Electric reported combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 49.5 million kg CO2e. Total emissions for this year were approximately 128.0 million kg CO2e. Earlier reporting periods show: * Fiscal year 2020: Combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 47.1 million kg CO2e. Total emissions were approximately 123.0 million kg CO2e. * Fiscal year 2019: Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 46.5 million kg CO2e. * Fiscal year 2018: Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 44.9 million kg CO2e. * Fiscal year 2017: Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 43.5 million kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:** Hirose Electric has made significant Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 63.0% by fiscal year 2035, using fiscal year 2024 as a base year. Furthermore, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions, specifically from purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and processing of sold products, by 37.5% within the same timeframe. These targets are consistent with a 1.5°C warming scenario.
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Hirose Electric Coltd’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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