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.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.'s score of 44 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 41,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside a significant Scope 3 emission total of about 32,659,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase in Scope 3 emissions from approximately 29,140,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 22,030,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021, indicating a growing challenge in managing indirect emissions. Kawasaki has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2049. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 30% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2049. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified under the 1.5°C pathway, reflecting Kawasaki's commitment to addressing climate change effectively. The company’s emissions data and targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 176,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 324,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 54,323,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. 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.
