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Piolax

Piolax, officially known as Piolax Inc., is a leading manufacturer in the automotive and industrial components sector, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1950, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative fastening solutions, particularly in the production of clips, fasteners, and other precision-engineered components. With major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, Piolax serves a diverse clientele, including prominent automotive manufacturers. Renowned for its commitment to quality and technological advancement, Piolax has achieved significant milestones, including the development of unique products that enhance vehicle safety and performance. The company’s strategic focus on research and development has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner in the automotive industry. With a legacy of excellence, Piolax continues to drive innovation and meet the evolving needs of its customers.

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29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Piolax's score of 29 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Piolax's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Piolax reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,707,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 3 emissions, alongside about 3,064,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions. The company's emissions profile indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their carbon footprint, particularly from purchased goods and services, which alone contributed about 62,708,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Piolax has shown a trend of increasing emissions, with Scope 1 emissions rising from about 1,730,000 kg CO2e in 2016 to approximately 3,064,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 2 emissions also fluctuated, peaking at about 48,598,000 kg CO2e in 2016 and decreasing to around 34,707,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Despite these figures, Piolax has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or climate pledges. This lack of formal commitments may reflect a broader industry context where many companies are still developing comprehensive strategies to address climate change. Overall, Piolax's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate commitments and reduction strategies to mitigate their environmental impact effectively.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
48,598,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Piolax's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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 Piolax is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Piolax is not participating in any 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

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