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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
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Keithley Instruments, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Keithley Instruments, Inc., a prominent name in the field of electrical measurement and test solutions, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a leader in the semiconductor, electronics, and materials testing industries. With a strong focus on precision instrumentation, Keithley offers a range of core products, including digital multimeters, source-measure units, and automated test equipment, all designed to deliver unparalleled accuracy and reliability. Over the years, Keithley has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering advancements in low-level measurements and developing innovative solutions for emerging technologies. Renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Keithley Instruments continues to maintain a strong market position, serving a diverse clientele across major operational regions worldwide.

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46

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Keithley Instruments, Inc.'s score of 46 is higher than 67% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Keithley Instruments, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Fortive Corporation

Keithley Instruments, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for recent years. As a current subsidiary of Fortive Corporation, any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. Fortive Corporation has made strides in sustainability, but specific reduction targets or achievements for Keithley Instruments, Inc. are not detailed. The company does not appear to have set Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets or specific climate pledges at this time. As part of the broader industry context, Keithley Instruments, Inc. is expected to align with Fortive's sustainability initiatives, which may include commitments to reduce emissions across various scopes, although specific figures and targets are not disclosed. In summary, while Keithley Instruments, Inc. is part of a larger corporate family with sustainability goals, detailed emissions data and specific climate commitments for the company itself remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
14,068,000
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Scope 2
51,998,000
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00,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Keithley Instruments, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Keithley Instruments, Inc.'s primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Keithley Instruments, Inc.'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 Keithley Instruments, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Keithley Instruments, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Keithley Instruments, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 17% last year and decreased by approximately 25% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 32% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
32%
Use of Sold Products
26%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
15%
Capital Goods
15%
Business Travel
4%
Employee Commuting
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Keithley Instruments, Inc.'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.

Keithley Instruments, Inc. 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
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