Kemet
Kemet Corporation, often referred to simply as Kemet, is a leading global manufacturer of capacitors, headquartered in the United States. Established in 1919, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the electronics industry, particularly in the development of advanced capacitor technologies. Kemet operates primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on the production of tantalum, ceramic, and film capacitors. Their core products are distinguished by high reliability and performance, catering to diverse applications in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. With a strong market position, Kemet has garnered recognition for its innovative solutions and commitment to quality, making it a trusted partner for engineers and manufacturers worldwide. The company continues to lead in capacitor technology, driving advancements that meet the demands of modern electronic systems.
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Kemet's score of 13 is lower than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kemet's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Kemet reported total carbon emissions of approximately 251,606,000 kg CO2e, comprising 28,368,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 213,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 9,302,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase from 2021, where total emissions were about 232,249,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 24,289,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 207,960,000 kg CO2e. Kemet's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable peak in 2022. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. However, their emissions intensity has shown variability, with a reported intensity of 0.000131 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2022, down from 0.000167 kg CO2e in 2021. Overall, while Kemet has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for more robust climate commitments moving forward.
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Add to project| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 24,523,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 211,534,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 |
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Kemet 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.
