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Mitsuba

Mitsuba Corporation, commonly referred to as Mitsuba, is a leading manufacturer in the automotive components industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1946, the company has grown to become a key player in the production of high-quality electrical and mechanical components, particularly focusing on automotive alternators, starters, and other essential parts. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Mitsuba has achieved significant milestones, including numerous innovations in automotive technology. Their commitment to quality and efficiency has positioned them as a trusted supplier for major automotive manufacturers worldwide. Notably, Mitsuba's advanced engineering capabilities and dedication to sustainability set them apart in a competitive market, ensuring they remain at the forefront of the industry.

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26

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Mitsuba's score of 26 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Mitsuba's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Mitsuba reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,221,618,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 11,163,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 136,214,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 1,074,241,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for approximately 995,127,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, Mitsuba's total emissions were about 980,434,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 12,442,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions around 141,030,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 826,962,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a notable increase in emissions from 2021 to 2022. Mitsuba has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they have reported emissions data across all three scopes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company continues to engage in sustainability practices, although further details on specific reduction strategies or pledges are not available.

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202020212022
Scope 1
12,101,000
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Scope 2
137,701,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Mitsuba'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. This request for Mitsuba is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Mitsuba is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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