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Communication Equipment Manufacturing
US
updated 6 months ago

Renesas Electronics America Inc.

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Renesas Electronics America Inc., a subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, is a leading provider of advanced semiconductor solutions headquartered in the United States. Established in 2002, the company has rapidly evolved to become a key player in the microcontroller, analogue, and power management sectors, serving diverse industries such as automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. With major operational regions across North America, Renesas is renowned for its innovative products, including microcontrollers, system-on-chips (SoCs), and integrated circuits. These offerings are distinguished by their high performance, energy efficiency, and robust reliability, catering to the growing demands of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart technology applications. Renesas has solidified its market position through strategic acquisitions and a commitment to research and development, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking cutting-edge electronic solutions.

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How does Renesas Electronics America Inc.'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.

62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Renesas Electronics America Inc.'s score of 62 is higher than 80% 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 America Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Renesas Electronics Corporation

Renesas Electronics America Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting. While no specific reduction targets or achievements are available for Renesas Electronics America Inc., it is important to note that emissions data and climate initiatives may be cascaded from its parent company, Renesas Electronics Corporation. This includes potential commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other climate-related frameworks, although specific details on these initiatives are not provided. In the context of the semiconductor industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon reduction strategies. Renesas Electronics America Inc. may align with broader industry trends, but without specific data or commitments, the extent of its climate initiatives remains unclear.

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20232024
Scope 1
156,403,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
647,660,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
1,694,258,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Renesas Electronics America Inc.'s primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very 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. This request for Renesas Electronics America Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Renesas Electronics America Inc. 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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