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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

24

Industry Benchmark

Murata Manufacturing's score of 60 is higher than 95% 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 Manufacturing's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Murata Manufacturing reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,200,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,050,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 1,250,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2019 levels. Furthermore, Murata has committed to a long-term goal of achieving a 46% reduction in these emissions by fiscal 2030. In addition to its Scope 1 and 2 targets, Murata is also focused on reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030. The company has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate change and aligning with global sustainability goals. These initiatives reflect Murata's proactive approach to environmental responsibility within the technology hardware sector.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
251,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,149,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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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

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Murata Manufacturing's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very 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 Murata Manufacturing is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Murata Manufacturing is participating in some 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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