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updated 17 days ago

Sharp Business USA Sustainability Profile

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Sharp Business USA, a subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1962, the company has established itself as a leader in the technology and electronics industry, specialising in innovative solutions for businesses. Sharp Business USA is renowned for its cutting-edge multifunction printers, advanced display technologies, and comprehensive document management services. What sets them apart is their commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, ensuring that their products not only enhance productivity but also minimise environmental impact. With a strong market position, Sharp Business USA has received numerous accolades for its quality and innovation, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner for businesses seeking reliable and efficient technology solutions.

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How does Sharp Business USA'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.

59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Sharp Business USA's score of 59 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

75%

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Sharp Business USA's reported carbon emissions

In 2020, Sharp Business USA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,047,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 270,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 681,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 34,096,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from the use of sold products (about 29,593,000,000 kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 3,762,000,000 kg CO2e). Sharp Business USA's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Sharp Electronics Corporation, which is part of the broader Sharp Corporation. This cascading includes various climate initiatives and targets set at the corporate level, although specific reduction targets for Sharp Business USA have not been disclosed. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets, the company is part of a corporate family that engages in industry-standard climate initiatives, including those from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, no specific climate pledges or reduction initiatives have been reported for Sharp Business USA at this time.

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2020
Scope 1
270,000,000
Scope 2
681,000,000
Scope 3
34,096,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sharp Business USA's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sharp Business USA's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sharp Business USA's Location?

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Very high
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 Sharp Business USA is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sharp Business USA's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 87% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2020
Use of Sold Products
87%
Purchased Goods and Services
11%
Capital Goods
<1%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Sharp Business USA'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.

Sharp Business USA has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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
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