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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.

3

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 3 is lower than 87% 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 8,164,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 52,108,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), resulting in a combined total of around 60,272,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company recorded emissions of about 6,114,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 49,525,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), leading to a total of around 55,639,000 kg CO2e. This indicates an increase in emissions from 2020 to 2021, with Scope 1 emissions rising by about 2,750,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions increasing by approximately 583,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Despite these figures, Knowles Electronics has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their strategies for addressing climate change and reducing emissions in the future.

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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. Knowles Electronics is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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Knowles Electronics is not committed to any 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.

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