SANKEN ELECTRIC
Sanken Electric Co., Ltd., commonly known as Sanken Electric, is a leading player in the semiconductor and electronic components industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1946, the company has made significant strides in power semiconductor devices, automotive electronics, and energy management solutions, positioning itself as a key innovator in these sectors. With major operational regions across Asia, Europe, and North America, Sanken Electric is renowned for its high-performance products, including power ICs and power modules, which are distinguished by their efficiency and reliability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as advancements in energy-saving technologies, solidifying its market position as a trusted provider in the global electronics landscape.
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SANKEN ELECTRIC's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, SANKEN ELECTRIC reported total carbon emissions of approximately 285,935,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 285,935,000 kg CO2e. Within this, the largest categories were purchased goods and services at approximately 230,458,000 kg CO2e, followed by capital goods at about 17,259,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 6,223,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions at about 69,458,000 kg CO2e. Comparatively, in 2021, SANKEN ELECTRIC's emissions were lower, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 5,838,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 77,756,000 kg CO2e, indicating a trend in emissions management. However, detailed Scope 3 data was not disclosed for that year. SANKEN ELECTRIC has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The company is actively engaged in emissions reporting and management, as evidenced by their comprehensive disclosures, but lacks defined reduction initiatives or targets at this time. Overall, SANKEN ELECTRIC's emissions data reflects a substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, highlighting the need for strategic initiatives to address and reduce their overall environmental impact.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,722,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 84,188,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
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SANKEN ELECTRIC 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.
