Littelfuse, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of circuit protection, power control, and sensing technologies, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1927, the company has established itself as a key player in the electronics industry, serving diverse markets including automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. With a strong focus on innovation, Littelfuse offers a wide range of products such as fuses, relays, and semiconductor devices, all designed to enhance safety and reliability in electrical systems. The company is recognised for its commitment to quality and performance, positioning itself as a trusted partner for engineers and manufacturers worldwide. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of patents and a reputation for excellence, making Littelfuse a preferred choice in circuit protection solutions across major operational regions globally.
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Littel Fuse's score of 67 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Littelfuse, headquartered in the US, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 35110000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 102235000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). The company's Scope 3 emissions were significantly higher, totalling around 389068000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 212000000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (about 69862000 kg CO2e). Littelfuse has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2035, using 2019 emissions as a baseline. This commitment aligns with global efforts to limit temperature increases to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels. The company aims to achieve this reduction through various initiatives, although specific details on these initiatives were not provided. Overall, Littelfuse's emissions data reflects a comprehensive approach to climate accountability, with a clear focus on significant reduction targets and a commitment to sustainability.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 45,593,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 104,646,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
Littel Fuse's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 29% last year and decreased by approximately 15% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 54% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Littel Fuse has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
