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Electrical Machinery Manufacturing
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Seiko Sustainability Profile

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Seiko Holdings Corporation, commonly known as Seiko, is a renowned Japanese watchmaker headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1881, Seiko has established itself as a leader in the horology industry, celebrated for its innovative timekeeping technology and craftsmanship. The company operates primarily in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, offering a diverse range of products that include mechanical, quartz, and Spring Drive watches. Seiko is distinguished by its commitment to precision and quality, with notable achievements such as the introduction of the world's first quartz watch in 1969. This pioneering spirit has solidified Seiko's market position, making it a preferred choice among watch enthusiasts and collectors. With a rich heritage and a focus on innovation, Seiko continues to set benchmarks in the watchmaking industry, blending tradition with cutting-edge technology.

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55

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

Seiko's score of 55 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

72%

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Seiko's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Seiko Group Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, with a total of approximately 88,434,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 8,154,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 88,434,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Notably, the company has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, Seiko is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products by 25% within the same timeframe. Seiko has also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term commitment reflects the company's dedication to addressing climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring they are consistent with the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C. The emissions data is sourced directly from Seiko Group Corporation, with no cascading from a parent organization. The company continues to enhance its climate strategy, focusing on transparency and accountability in its environmental impact.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
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-
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
-
-
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Seiko's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Seiko's primary industry is Electrical Machinery Manufacturing, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Seiko's Location?

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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 Seiko is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Seiko's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Seiko's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 49% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 63% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
63%
Use of Sold Products
17%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
7%
Capital Goods
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
3%
Processing of Sold Products
2%
Employee Commuting
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Seiko'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.

Seiko 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.

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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