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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Maxell's score of 20 is higher than 69% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Maxell's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Maxell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 104,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 54,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 311,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3, amounting to a total of about 471,100,000 kg CO2e. This reflects their ongoing commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint. Historically, Maxell's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions in Japan recorded at approximately 83,834,000 kg CO2e in 2003, increasing to about 105,700,000 kg CO2e by 2021. The company has not specified any formal reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future commitment. Maxell's emissions profile highlights the importance of addressing both direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2 and 3) emissions, particularly as they relate to their operational and supply chain activities. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests that while they are tracking emissions, there may be opportunities to enhance their climate strategy and set measurable goals for future reductions.
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Add to project| 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 49,290,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 46,928,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 93,856,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Maxell is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
