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Rakon

Rakon Limited, commonly known as Rakon, is a leading global provider of high-performance frequency control and timing solutions, headquartered in New Zealand. Founded in 1967, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and North America. Rakon specialises in designing and manufacturing advanced crystal oscillators, frequency references, and GPS timing products, which are renowned for their precision and reliability. The company’s commitment to innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner in industries such as telecommunications, aerospace, and defence. With a focus on quality and performance, Rakon has achieved significant milestones, including numerous awards for its cutting-edge technology. As a market leader, Rakon continues to drive advancements in frequency control solutions, catering to the evolving needs of its global clientele.

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33

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

Rakon's score of 33 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Rakon's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Rakon, headquartered in New Zealand, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,379,000 kg CO2e, which includes 1,572,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,807,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 2,500,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, alongside other categories such as business travel and employee commute. In 2022, Rakon's emissions were recorded at about 5,528,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,725,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 3,803,000 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and 2 was approximately 0.0463 tonnes CO2e per USD million of revenue. Despite these figures, Rakon has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting a commitment to transparency in its environmental impact.

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20222024
Scope 1
1,725,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
3,803,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Rakon'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. Rakon is headquartered in NZ, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Rakon is not committed to any 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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