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Renesas Electronics

Renesas Electronics Corporation, commonly referred to as Renesas, is a leading global semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Japan. Established in 2002, the company has rapidly evolved, focusing on microcontrollers, analog, power, and SoC (System on Chip) solutions, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Renesas is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced microcontrollers and integrated circuits that enhance connectivity and efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. Recognised for its commitment to quality and performance, Renesas continues to drive technological advancements, making it a key player in the semiconductor industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Renesas Electronics's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

45

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Renesas Electronics's score of 45 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Renesas Electronics's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Renesas Electronics reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,498,320,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 156,403,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 647,660,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 1,428,994,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and employee commuting. Renesas has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 38% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans for 70% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to establish their own reduction targets by 2026. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Renesas's commitment to sustainable practices within the semiconductor industry.

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20222023
Scope 1
196,261,000
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Scope 2
719,066,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
2,093,087,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Renesas Electronics's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Renesas Electronics is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Renesas Electronics is committed to some 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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