Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, a prominent player in the global electronics and electrical equipment industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1921, the company has established itself as a leader in various sectors, including air conditioning, factory automation, and power systems. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Mitsubishi Electric is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core products, such as advanced HVAC systems and cutting-edge industrial automation technologies, are distinguished by their energy efficiency and reliability. Mitsubishi Electric has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its environmental initiatives and technological advancements. As a trusted name in the industry, Mitsubishi Electric continues to shape the future of smart infrastructure and energy management, solidifying its market position as a pioneer in the field.
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In 2024, Mitsubishi Electric reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 181,226,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 234,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 676,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 180,316,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a slight decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 183,379,000,000 kg CO2e. Mitsubishi Electric has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its total Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2030, using fiscal 2017 as the baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In a more immediate target, the company plans to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its plants and offices by at least 50% by 2030 compared to fiscal 2014 levels. Furthermore, Mitsubishi Electric has established long-term goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by FY2031 from a FY2022 base year, and Scope 3 emissions by 30% by FY2031 from a FY2019 base year. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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Scope 1 | 474,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 316,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 387,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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