Komatsu
Komatsu Ltd., a leading player in the construction and mining equipment industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1921, the company has established a strong global presence, with major operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. Renowned for its innovative machinery, Komatsu offers a diverse range of products, including excavators, bulldozers, and dump trucks, distinguished by their advanced technology and durability. With a commitment to sustainability and efficiency, Komatsu has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering hybrid construction equipment. The company consistently ranks among the top manufacturers in its sector, recognised for its contributions to the development of smart construction solutions. As a trusted name in heavy machinery, Komatsu continues to shape the future of the industry through innovation and excellence.
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Komatsu's score of 52 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Komatsu's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Komatsu Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 342,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 93,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 30,425,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 across all scopes. This long-term goal includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 59% by FY2034 from a FY2022 baseline, and a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from fuel- and energy-related activities and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. In 2022, Komatsu's emissions were reported as 464,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 113,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 350,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has also committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, alongside a 15% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Komatsu's commitment to addressing climate change through significant emissions reductions and sustainable practices.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 147,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 400,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Komatsu is participating in some 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.
