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 score of 79 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported total carbon emissions of approximately 243,460,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,393,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 240,860,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks a notable increase in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 3, which includes emissions from the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Murata has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2024, relative to fiscal 2019 levels, and a 46% reduction by 2030. Additionally, Murata aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. These targets align with industry standards for greenhouse gas reductions and reflect a commitment to sustainable practices in the technology hardware sector. Overall, Murata Manufacturing's climate strategy focuses on significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while striving for long-term sustainability goals.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 251,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,149,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 |
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 | 000,000,000 |
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