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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.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Shimadzu's score of 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Shimadzu's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Shimadzu Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 10,778,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 2,139,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses various categories such as the use of sold products and purchased goods and services. Shimadzu has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for an 85% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by FY2030, using FY2017 as a baseline. Additionally, they plan to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 30% by FY2030, with a base year of FY2020. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to align with the goal of limiting global warming to below 1.5°C, in accordance with the Paris Agreement. Looking further ahead, Shimadzu is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by FY2050. Their medium-term targets include an 85% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by FY2030 and a 90% reduction by FY2040, compared to FY2017 levels. These initiatives reflect Shimadzu's dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Shimadzu's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Shimadzu is participating in some 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.

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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