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.
+49 vs industry average
TDK Corporation’s score of 85 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 37% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
TDK Corporation's reported carbon emissions
TDK Corporation's Climate Commitments and Emissions Overview TDK Corporation, headquartered in Japan, is actively engaged in addressing climate change through robust emissions reduction targets and reporting. The company has set an ambitious goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2050. **Emissions Data:** * **2025:** TDK reported approximately 21.95 billion kg CO2e in total emissions. This comprised about 134.17 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions, approximately 755.96 million kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions, and around 21.06 billion kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions included the use of sold products (approximately 10.60 billion kg CO2e) and purchased goods and services (approximately 8.86 billion kg CO2e). * **2024:** The company's total emissions for 2024 were approximately 20.37 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 134 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions stood at approximately 694 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 19.55 billion kg CO2e. * **2023:** TDK reported total emissions of approximately 27.88 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 146.35 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.24 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounted to roughly 26.50 billion kg CO2e. * **2022:** Total emissions for 2022 were approximately 27.52 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 146.77 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 1.55 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 25.82 billion kg CO2e. * **2021:** In 2021, TDK reported total emissions of approximately 20.39 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 136.02 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.63 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 18.62 billion kg CO2e. * **2020:** Total emissions for 2020 were approximately 15.81 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 111.34 million kg CO2e of Scope 1, 1.45 billion kg CO2e of Scope 2, and approximately 14.25 billion kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions. * **2019:** TDK disclosed Scope 1 emissions of approximately 120.98 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.55 billion kg CO2e, totalling around 1.67 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined. Scope 3 data for this year was not fully disclosed. * **2018:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 127.66 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 1.52 billion kg CO2e, with a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 1.65 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed. * **2017:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 127.66 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 1.52 billion kg CO2e, with a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 1.65 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed. * **2016:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 78.80 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 1.38 billion kg CO2e, with a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 1.46 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed. * **2015:** Scope 1 emissions were approximately 95.91 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were around 1.38 billion kg CO2e, with a combined Scope 1 and 2 total of approximately 1.47 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not fully disclosed. **Climate Reduction Targets and Initiatives:** TDK Corporation has established several key climate-related targets: * **Near-Term Targets:** * A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by FY2030, using FY2021 as a base year. * A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, and the use of sold products, by 25% within the same timeframe (by FY2030, from a FY2021 base year). * A goal to achieve near-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. * **Long-Term Targets:** * The TDK Environmental Vision 2035 aims to halve the CO2 emission intensity from a life-cycle perspective by 2035. * A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2021 base year. * A commitment to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by FY2050 from a FY2021 base year. These commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), indicating TDK's dedication to emissions reductions consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also a member of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C initiative.
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TDK Corporation’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2025
We aim to reduce our Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025
We aim to reduce our Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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