Sanden Sustainability Profile
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.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sanden's score of 33 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sanden's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Sanden Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 85,384,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, alongside about 17,673,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease from 2023, where emissions were about 86,367,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and approximately 18,297,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The data indicates a trend of reducing emissions over the years, with 2019 figures showing about 111,653,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and around 21,152,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Sanden Corporation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 80.04% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.2% in 2019 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Sanden is targeting a reduction of 27.5% by 2030 from the same base year. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are indicative of Sanden's commitment to addressing climate change within the automotive and components sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from Sanden Corporation, reflecting their corporate family relationship.
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| 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 21,152,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Sanden's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sanden has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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