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Jvc Kenwood Holdings Sustainability Profile

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JVC Kenwood Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as JVC Kenwood, is a prominent player in the global electronics industry, headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1927, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leader in audio and visual equipment, professional communication systems, and automotive technologies. With major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, JVC Kenwood is renowned for its innovative products, including high-fidelity audio systems, advanced video solutions, and cutting-edge car entertainment systems. The company’s commitment to quality and technological advancement has earned it a strong market position, marked by notable achievements in both consumer and professional sectors. JVC Kenwood continues to push the boundaries of technology, ensuring its products remain at the forefront of the industry.

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36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Jvc Kenwood Holdings's score of 36 is higher than 58% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Jvc Kenwood Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, JVC Kenwood Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 533,200,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 98.5% of the total. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 1,100,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 23,600,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of Scope 3 emissions includes capital goods (34,000,000 kg CO2e), business travel (900,000 kg CO2e), employee commute (2,100,000 kg CO2e), use of sold products (66,100,000 kg CO2e), and purchased goods and services (395,700,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company reported a total of approximately 522,500,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, alongside Scope 1 emissions of about 1,400,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 32,300,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 33,700,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, JVC Kenwood Holdings has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or SBTi commitments. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from JVCKENWOOD Corporation, with no cascaded data from a parent organisation. Overall, JVC Kenwood Holdings is positioned within an industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability, yet it currently lacks defined climate commitments or reduction strategies.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
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000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Jvc Kenwood Holdings's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Jvc Kenwood Holdings's primary industry is Electricity from Other Sources, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Jvc Kenwood Holdings'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 Jvc Kenwood Holdings is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Jvc Kenwood Holdings's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Jvc Kenwood Holdings's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 2% last year and increased by approximately 5% since 2021, 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 74% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
74%
Use of Sold Products
12%
Capital Goods
6%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Jvc Kenwood Holdings'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.

Jvc Kenwood Holdings 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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