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Meidensha

Meidensha Corporation, commonly referred to as Meidensha, is a prominent player in the electrical and mechanical engineering industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1897, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and growth, particularly in the fields of power generation, transportation, and industrial automation. With a strong presence in Asia and beyond, Meidensha excels in providing cutting-edge solutions such as electrical equipment, control systems, and railway technologies. Their unique offerings, including high-efficiency transformers and advanced control systems, set them apart in a competitive market. Recognised for their commitment to quality and sustainability, Meidensha has achieved significant milestones, solidifying their position as a leader in the industry. Their dedication to technological advancement continues to drive their success and influence in the global market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Meidensha'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.

56

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Meidensha's score of 56 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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Meidensha's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Meidensha Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 53,473,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 35,023,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Additionally, Meidensha is committed to a 30% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically from the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. In 2019, Meidensha's emissions were recorded at 16,491,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 24,980,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate action, aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that its reduction goals are consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, Meidensha's commitment to significant emissions reductions reflects its dedication to sustainability and responsible corporate practices in the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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Scope 1
27,197,000
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Scope 2
27,309,000
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Scope 3
7,524,039,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Meidensha's primary industry is Motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers (34), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Meidensha is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Meidensha is committed to some 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.

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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