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Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd., commonly known as Koito, is a leading Japanese company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1915, Koito has evolved into a prominent player in the automotive lighting and transportation equipment industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative lighting solutions, including headlights, tail lights, and advanced LED systems, which are distinguished by their superior quality and cutting-edge technology. Koito's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, supplying major automotive manufacturers worldwide. With a rich history marked by key milestones in automotive innovation, Koito continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in vehicle safety and performance.

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How does Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'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.

29

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s score of 29 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 56,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 12,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 43,700,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Over the previous years, the company has shown a gradual reduction in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from about 13,700,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 12,900,000 kg CO2e in 2022, and Scope 2 emissions reducing from about 45,500,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 43,700,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these reductions, Koito has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability within the automotive industry, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change impacts.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low 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 Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 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
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