Ushio
Ushio Inc., a leading provider in the lighting and imaging industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1964, Ushio has established itself as a pioneer in the development of high-quality light sources and related technologies, achieving significant milestones in innovation and sustainability. The company specialises in a diverse range of products, including high-intensity discharge lamps, UV curing systems, and advanced projection lamps. Ushio's commitment to quality and performance sets its offerings apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on research and development, Ushio has garnered a reputation for excellence, positioning itself as a trusted partner for various industries, including entertainment, healthcare, and manufacturing.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ushio's score of 30 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ushio's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Ushio Inc. reported its carbon emissions in Japan, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 2,515,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 12,819,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by FY2030, using FY2017 as the baseline. Additionally, Ushio is committed to a 48.3% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products within the same timeframe. Globally, Ushio's Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were reported at approximately 5,055,343,000 kg CO2e. The company has previously set a lower target of a 21% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2030, also from a FY2017 baseline, but has since adopted the more aggressive targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for a 1.5°C pathway. Ushio's commitment to significant emissions reductions reflects its dedication to sustainability and addressing climate change within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 7,819,701,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Ushio 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.
