Shimadzu
Shimadzu Corporation, a leading name in analytical and measuring instruments, is headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1875, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. With a focus on the healthcare, environmental, and materials industries, Shimadzu excels in providing innovative solutions such as chromatography systems, mass spectrometers, and medical imaging equipment. Renowned for its commitment to quality and precision, Shimadzu has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the first Japanese-made analytical balance. The company is recognised for its advanced technology and customer-centric approach, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in scientific research and industrial applications. With a legacy of excellence, Shimadzu continues to drive progress in the field of measurement and analysis.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Shimadzu'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.
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Industry Benchmark
Shimadzu's score of 49 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Shimadzu's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Shimadzu Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 10,778,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,748,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 8,029,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint, committing to an 85% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2017 as the baseline. Additionally, Shimadzu aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 30% by FY2030, with FY2020 as the reference year. Shimadzu's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a notable decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 34,468,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to the current figure. The company is actively working towards these targets as part of its commitment to align with climate science and contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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Add to project| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Shimadzu is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
