Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., commonly known as Kawasaki, is a prominent Japanese multinational corporation headquartered in Kobe, Japan. Established in 1896, the company has evolved into a leader in various sectors, including aerospace, energy, and transportation. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Kawasaki is renowned for its innovative engineering solutions. The company’s core offerings encompass a diverse range of products, from advanced aerospace systems and railway vehicles to industrial machinery and marine vessels. Kawasaki's commitment to quality and technological advancement has solidified its position in the global market, making it a trusted name in heavy industries. Notable achievements include pioneering developments in eco-friendly technologies and a robust portfolio of cutting-edge products that cater to evolving industry demands.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Transport Equipment 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.
Industry Benchmark
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.'s score of 35 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its carbon emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear targets for the future. Kawasaki aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2049. In the near term, the company has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2022 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by about 30% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Kawasaki has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by FY2049, alongside a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Kawasaki's commitment to sustainable practices and climate responsibility.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. is committed to some 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.
