TDK Corporation
TDK Corporation, a leading global electronics company headquartered in Japan, has been at the forefront of innovation since its founding in 1935. Renowned for its expertise in passive components, TDK operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, serving diverse industries such as automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. The company’s core offerings include capacitors, inductors, and magnetic materials, distinguished by their high performance and reliability. TDK's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the market, with notable achievements in advanced technologies like energy storage and power management solutions. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and quality, TDK Corporation continues to shape the future of electronics, maintaining a competitive edge in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
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TDK Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, TDK Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,373,091,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 133,616,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 693,690,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled about 19,545,785,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were approximately 27,882,001,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 146,350,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 1,236,669,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 26,498,982,000 kg CO2e. TDK has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline, and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Additionally, TDK plans for 5% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by FY2028. The company is also committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Long-term goals include halving CO2 emission intensity from a life-cycle perspective by 2035, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These targets align with TDK's broader sustainability strategy and reflect its commitment to addressing climate change within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 95,912,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,378,207,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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