Sanden
Sanden Corporation, commonly referred to as Sanden, is a leading global provider of automotive air conditioning systems and commercial refrigeration solutions. Headquartered in Japan, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1943, Sanden has achieved significant milestones, including innovations in eco-friendly refrigerants and energy-efficient technologies. The company’s core offerings encompass a range of products, such as automotive compressors and vending machines, distinguished by their reliability and advanced engineering. Sanden's commitment to sustainability and quality has solidified its position as a trusted partner in the automotive and refrigeration industries. With a focus on innovation, Sanden continues to drive advancements that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sanden'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle 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.
Industry Benchmark
Sanden's score of 10 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sanden's reported carbon emissions
Sanden Corporation, headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at significantly reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established clear targets for the future. Sanden is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by approximately 80.04% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from about 0.2% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, Sanden has set a target to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by approximately 27.5% by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets align with the science-based criteria necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, demonstrating Sanden's commitment to sustainable practices within the automobiles and components sector.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sanden 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.
