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Medical Device Manufacturing
US
updated 10 days ago

Velodyne Lidar, Inc.

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Velodyne Lidar, Inc., a leader in the lidar technology sector, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with significant presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1983, the company has pioneered advancements in 3D vision systems, playing a crucial role in the development of autonomous vehicles and smart infrastructure. Velodyne's core offerings include a range of high-performance lidar sensors, known for their precision and reliability. These products are distinguished by their unique ability to provide real-time, accurate spatial data, essential for applications in automotive, robotics, and mapping industries. With a strong market position, Velodyne has achieved notable milestones, including partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers and contributions to the advancement of autonomous driving technologies. The company continues to shape the future of mobility and safety through innovative lidar solutions.

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How does Velodyne Lidar, Inc.'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.

23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Velodyne Lidar, Inc.'s score of 23 is lower than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Velodyne Lidar, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Velodyne Lidar, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have publicly available carbon emissions data for the most recent year, nor does it report specific reduction targets or initiatives. The company is classified as a merged entity, and any potential emissions data or climate commitments may be cascaded from its corporate family. However, no specific sources or details regarding emissions or climate initiatives have been provided. As of now, Velodyne Lidar, Inc. has not disclosed any commitments to industry-standard climate initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other recognised climate pledges. This lack of data suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing its climate strategy or reporting framework. In the context of the lidar industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and reducing their carbon footprints, but specific commitments or achievements from Velodyne Lidar, Inc. remain unspecified.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Velodyne Lidar, Inc.'s primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very 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 Velodyne Lidar, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Velodyne Lidar, Inc. is not participating in any 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
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UN Global Compact
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