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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
US
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Lorch Microwave, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Lorch Microwave, Inc., a leading name in the microwave and RF components industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1984, the company has established itself as a key player in the design and manufacture of high-performance microwave components, including amplifiers, filters, and custom solutions. With a strong presence in North America and expanding operations in Europe and Asia, Lorch Microwave is renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. The company’s core offerings are distinguished by their reliability and advanced technology, catering to sectors such as telecommunications, aerospace, and defence. Lorch Microwave has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in product development and a reputation for exceptional customer service. As a trusted partner in the microwave industry, Lorch Microwave continues to set benchmarks for performance and innovation.

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99

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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Lorch Microwave, Inc.'s score of 99 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Lorch Microwave, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Smiths Group plc

Lorch Microwave, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. However, the company is part of a corporate family that includes Smiths Group plc, from which it inherits climate commitments and initiatives. Lorch Microwave, Inc. follows the sustainability and climate strategies set forth by Smiths Group plc, which has established various reduction targets and initiatives. These include commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The specific details of these targets and the associated emissions reductions are cascaded from Smiths Group plc, reflecting a commitment to addressing climate change at a corporate level. While Lorch Microwave, Inc. does not have its own emissions data or specific reduction targets, it aligns with the broader climate strategies of its parent company, Smiths Group plc, which is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices across its subsidiaries.

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Scope 2
62,072,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Lorch Microwave, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Lorch Microwave, Inc.'s primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Lorch Microwave, Inc.'s Location?

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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 Lorch Microwave, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Lorch Microwave, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Lorch Microwave, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and increased by approximately 4% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 55% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2025
Purchased Goods and Services
55%
Use of Sold Products
29%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Employee Commuting
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Lorch Microwave, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Lorch Microwave, Inc. 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.

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