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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Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd.'s score of 22 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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. This marked a slight decrease from 2021, where emissions were about 55,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 13,100,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 44,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Koito has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2020, the company reported emissions of about 57,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 13,300,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 44,500,000 kg CO2e. The trend shows a gradual reduction in emissions from 2018, where total emissions were about 59,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, Koito has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability practices within the automotive industry, aiming to enhance its environmental performance while addressing climate change challenges.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,700,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 45,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Koito Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 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.
