Public Profile

Murata Kogyo Coltd

Murata Kogyo Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the manufacturing sector, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia and beyond. Founded in 1950, the company has established itself in the electronics industry, specialising in the production of high-quality electronic components and systems. Murata Kogyo is renowned for its innovative solutions in areas such as capacitors, inductors, and sensors, which are integral to various applications, including automotive and telecommunications. The company’s commitment to research and development has led to significant advancements, positioning it as a leader in the market. With a strong emphasis on quality and reliability, Murata Kogyo continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the global electronics landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Murata Kogyo Coltd'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.

6

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

Murata Kogyo Coltd's score of 6 is lower than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Murata Kogyo Coltd's reported carbon emissions

Muratakougyou Co., Ltd, headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In addition to its Scope 1 and Scope 2 commitments, Muratakougyou Co., Ltd is also focused on measuring and reducing its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain. These initiatives reflect the company's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainability within the construction and engineering sector.

Industry emissions intensity

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

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Murata Kogyo Coltd 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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