Midea
Midea Group, commonly referred to as Midea, is a leading global player in the home appliances and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) industry. Headquartered in China, Midea operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, providing innovative solutions to enhance everyday living. Founded in 1968, the company has achieved significant milestones, including its listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2013. Midea's core product offerings encompass a wide range of home appliances, including refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners, distinguished by their energy efficiency and smart technology integration. With a strong commitment to research and development, Midea has positioned itself as a market leader, recognised for its quality and innovation. The company continues to expand its global footprint, solidifying its reputation as a trusted brand in the competitive appliance market.
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Industry Benchmark
Midea's score of 20 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Midea's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Midea reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,298,311,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 1,017,606,000 kg CO2e, including fugitive emissions of approximately 851,446,000 kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were around 141,518,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased electricity, while Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 4,960,000,000 kg CO2e, attributed to purchased goods and services. Over the years, Midea has shown a trend in its emissions data, with total emissions increasing from about 1,149,997,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to the current figure in 2023. Despite this increase, the company has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing its carbon footprint. Midea's commitment to addressing climate change remains evident, but further details on actionable reduction strategies or pledges are currently unavailable. Overall, Midea's emissions profile reflects the challenges faced by large manufacturing entities in balancing growth with sustainability, particularly in the context of global climate commitments.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,149,997,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 49.4 | 00.0 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Midea 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.
