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Maxell

Maxell Holdings, Ltd., commonly known as Maxell, is a prominent player in the electronics and energy storage industry, headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1961, the company has established itself as a leader in the development of innovative products, particularly in the fields of batteries, audio and visual media, and data storage solutions. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Maxell is renowned for its high-quality rechargeable batteries and advanced storage media, which are distinguished by their reliability and performance. The company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering advancements in lithium-ion battery technology, positioning itself as a trusted name in both consumer and industrial markets. Maxell's commitment to research and development has solidified its market position, making it a go-to choice for businesses and consumers seeking cutting-edge electronic solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Maxell'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.

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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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Maxell's score of 40 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Maxell's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Maxell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 89,600,000 kg CO2e, a significant increase from about 54,700,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and about 93,900,000 kg CO2e in 2021. These figures represent Scope 1 and 2 emissions, indicating direct and indirect emissions from their operations. Maxell has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030 compared to fiscal 2013 levels, specifically targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving virtually zero CO2 emissions by 2050, as part of its participation in the Climate Change Initiative (JCI) since January 2019. The company's Environmental Vision, established in July 2023, reinforces its commitment to sustainability and outlines various initiatives to reach these targets. Maxell's ongoing efforts reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Maxell's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Maxell is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Maxell 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
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