Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd., commonly known as Kawai, is a distinguished leader in the musical instruments industry, headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1927, Kawai has established itself as a prominent manufacturer of pianos and other musical instruments, contributing significantly to the furniture and manufactured goods sector.
With a strong presence in major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, Kawai is renowned for its innovative approach to piano craftsmanship. The company’s core products include acoustic and digital pianos, which are celebrated for their exceptional sound quality and advanced technology. Kawai's commitment to excellence has earned it numerous accolades, solidifying its position as a trusted name among musicians and educators worldwide.
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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co’s score of 27 is higher than 50% 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
Furniture Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Furniture Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co's reported carbon emissions
Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan and operating in the Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36) industry, reported a total of approximately 23.95 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2023. This figure decreased from approximately 26.94 million kg CO2e in 2022 and approximately 28.75 million kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not yet disclosed Scope 3 emissions data. Kawai is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set science-based targets. Specifically, Kawai Co., Ltd. commits to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. The company also aims to measure and reduce its Scope 3 emissions. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are considered consistent with the reductions required to limit warming to 1.5°C. Historical data indicates that Kawai Group's total CO2 emissions in Japan had been reduced by 32% from FY1990 levels by FY2019.
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Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2050
Kawai Group’s total CO2 emissions in Japan in FY2019 was red…
Kawai Group’s total CO2 emissions in Japan in FY2019 was reduced by 32% from the level of FY1990, the reference year of the Kyoto Protocol.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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