Public Profile

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Komatsu'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.

42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Komatsu's score of 42 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

97%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Komatsu's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Komatsu reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 342,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 93,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 30,425,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 across all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. For near-term targets, Komatsu has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, they aim to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 15% within the same timeframe. More recently, they have set a more aggressive target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 59% by FY2034 from a FY2022 base year, alongside a 35% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to fuel and energy activities. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Komatsu's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the global market.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
147,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
400,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
-
Scope 3
22,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Komatsu's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Komatsu 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.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

Similar Organizations

Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Private Limited

IN
Construction work (45)
Updated 4 months ago
DitchCarbon Score

Jtekt

JP
Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34)
Updated 19 days ago

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment Co Ltd

KR
Other business services (74)
Updated 19 days ago

Doosan Bobcat

KR
Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29)
Updated 19 days ago

Hyundai Corporation

KR
Wholesale trade and commission trade services, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles (51)
Updated 19 days ago

Doosan Infracore

KR
Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29)
Updated 19 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers