Hoya Corporation, commonly referred to as Hoya, is a leading global company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1941, Hoya has evolved into a prominent player in the healthcare and optical industries, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced optical lenses, medical endoscopes, and semiconductor-related materials. Hoya's commitment to quality and precision sets it apart, making it a trusted name in vision care and healthcare solutions. With a strong market position, Hoya has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering developments in high-index lenses and digital imaging technologies. As a result, Hoya continues to shape the future of optics and healthcare, maintaining a reputation for excellence and innovation in its core business areas.
How does Hoya'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.
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Hoya's score of 54 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Hoya Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 403,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 11,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 392,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of about 499,000,000 kg CO2e, with 13,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and approximately 486,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). Notably, Hoya's Scope 3 emissions for 2023 included about 24,000,000 kg CO2e from capital goods and 66,000,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. Hoya has committed to near-term climate targets, as indicated by their status of being "Committed" to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, specific reduction targets have not been disclosed. The company operates within the healthcare equipment and supplies sector and is headquartered in Japan. The emissions data reflects a commitment to transparency and accountability in their climate impact, with a focus on reducing their carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,374,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 373,437,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
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Hoya is participating in some 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.
