Murata Manufacturing
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., commonly known as Murata, is a leading global provider of innovative electronic components and solutions. Headquartered in Japan, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1944, Murata has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering advancements in passive components and wireless communication technologies. Specialising in capacitors, inductors, and sensors, Murata's products are distinguished by their high reliability and performance, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. With a commitment to research and development, Murata has solidified its market position as a trusted partner for cutting-edge technology, earning accolades for its contributions to the electronics sector.
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Murata Manufacturing's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Murata Manufacturing reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,725,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 195,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 853,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 3,677,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions amounted to about 1,048,000,000 kg CO2e. Murata has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 20% by fiscal 2024 and by 46% by fiscal 2030, using fiscal 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Murata aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Murata's commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emissions reductions across all scopes. The company's proactive approach demonstrates its dedication to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the technology hardware sector.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 251,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,149,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,260,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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