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, headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 285,935,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 6,223,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 69,458,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, the majority of their emissions, about 285,935,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain, including capital goods (17,259,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (230,458,000 kg CO2e). SANKEN ELECTRIC has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s emissions data is sourced directly from Sanken Electric Co., Ltd., with no cascading from a parent or related organization. Over the past few years, SANKEN ELECTRIC has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from 6,634,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 6,223,000 kg CO2e in 2022, while Scope 2 emissions have also seen a decline from 82,923,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 69,458,000 kg CO2e in 2022. However, the company has not set formal reduction targets, indicating a potential area for future commitment to climate action.
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| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 80,911,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,249,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 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 | 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.
