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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

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46

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Meidensha's score of 46 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 30% by the fiscal year 2030/31, using the fiscal year 2019/20 as a baseline. Additionally, Meidensha is committed to a 15% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products over the same timeframe. In 2020, the company’s total emissions were about 56,076,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 35,175,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a significant focus on reducing its operational footprint. The commitment to reducing emissions aligns with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to sustainability in the electrical equipment and machinery sector. Overall, Meidensha's targets are consistent with the goals necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C, demonstrating their dedication to addressing climate change effectively.

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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 medium 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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