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Roland Corporation

Roland Corporation, a leading name in the musical instrument and audio equipment industry, is headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1972, the company has established itself as a pioneer in electronic musical instruments, synthesizers, and digital audio technology. With a strong presence in major operational regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, Roland is renowned for its innovative products that cater to musicians, producers, and audio professionals. The company’s core offerings include synthesizers, electronic drums, and digital pianos, each distinguished by cutting-edge technology and exceptional sound quality. Roland's commitment to innovation has led to numerous industry accolades, solidifying its market position as a trusted brand among musicians worldwide. With a legacy of excellence and a focus on creativity, Roland Corporation continues to shape the future of music and sound.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Roland Corporation'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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

Roland Corporation's score of 13 is lower 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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Roland Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Roland Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 77,424,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 919,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 2,435,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 74,240,000 kg CO2e, were attributed to Scope 3, which encompasses indirect emissions from the value chain. Notable contributors to Scope 3 emissions included purchased goods and services (about 50,054,000 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 7,734,000 kg CO2e), and the use of sold products (around 8,394,000 kg CO2e). Despite the significant emissions reported, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Roland Corporation. The company has not outlined any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal reduction commitments. As such, their climate strategy remains vague, with no clear roadmap for future emissions reductions.

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2021
Scope 1
919,000
Scope 2
2,435,000
Scope 3
72,424,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Roland Corporation's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium 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 Roland Corporation is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Roland Corporation 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
Reduction Actions

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