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Kawai Co

Kawai Co., Ltd., commonly known as Kawai, is a distinguished leader in the musical instrument industry, headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1927, Kawai has established itself as a premier manufacturer of pianos, digital keyboards, and other musical instruments, with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America. Renowned for its innovative approach, Kawai combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, offering products such as the Kawai Grand Piano and the Kawai CA series digital pianos. These instruments are celebrated for their exceptional sound quality and playability, setting them apart in a competitive market. With a commitment to excellence, Kawai has received numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted name among musicians and educators worldwide. The company continues to push the boundaries of musical instrument design, ensuring its legacy in the industry remains strong.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Kawai Co's score of 17 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kawai Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kawai Co reported total carbon emissions of approximately 48,104,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 19,138,600 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 28,102,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This marks a notable reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to 2022, where emissions were approximately 6,123,300 kg CO2e and 20,813,300 kg CO2e, respectively. However, Scope 3 emissions increased from about 25,107,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Kawai Co has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, as evidenced by a consistent decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions over the past few years. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions decreased from approximately 6,131,400 kg CO2e in 2021 to 4,810,400 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions fell from about 22,623,400 kg CO2e in 2021 to 19,138,600 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these reductions, Kawai Co has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which has shown a downward trend, indicating a commitment to sustainability within its operations.

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Scope 1
6,131,400
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Scope 2
22,623,400
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Scope 3
23,505,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kawai Co's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is medium 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. Kawai Co is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kawai Co is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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