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Knowles Electronics

Knowles Electronics, a leading provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company has established itself as a key player in the audio and acoustic components industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialising in high-performance audio solutions, Knowles Electronics is renowned for its innovative products that enhance sound quality in consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial applications. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to numerous milestones, including the introduction of the world’s first MEMS microphones. With a strong market position, Knowles Electronics continues to set industry standards, providing unique solutions that cater to the evolving needs of its diverse clientele. Their expertise in miniaturisation and sound fidelity distinguishes them in a competitive landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Knowles Electronics'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.

17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Knowles Electronics's score of 17 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Knowles Electronics's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Knowles Electronics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 69,377,000 kg CO2e, comprising 8,164,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 61,213,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based). The previous year, 2020, saw emissions of about 63,566,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 6,114,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 57,452,000 kg CO2e (location-based). Despite these figures, Knowles Electronics has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future reporting and improvement. As the company continues to navigate its climate commitments, it remains essential for them to establish measurable goals to enhance transparency and accountability in their sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
6,114,000
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Scope 2
49,525,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Knowles Electronics's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Knowles Electronics is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Knowles Electronics is not participating in any 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.

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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