Denso Sustainability Profile
Denso Corporation, a leading global automotive components manufacturer, is headquartered in Kariya, Japan. Established in 1949, Denso has grown to become a key player in the automotive industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative products and services, including advanced thermal systems, powertrain control technologies, and electrification solutions, which enhance vehicle efficiency and performance. Denso's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a trusted partner for major automotive manufacturers worldwide. With a focus on research and development, the company has achieved numerous milestones, including advancements in hybrid and electric vehicle technologies. Denso continues to lead the market with its cutting-edge solutions, contributing to the evolution of the automotive landscape.
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Industry Average
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Denso's score of 75 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Denso's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Denso Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35.1 billion kg CO2e, comprising 308 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 33.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with significant targets set for the near and long term. Denso aims for a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to mobility products by 2025, compared to fiscal 2021 levels. Additionally, the company has set a long-term goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035, supported by the establishment of a Carbon Neutrality Subcommittee. For Scope 1 emissions, Denso targets a 25% reduction by 2031 from a fiscal 2021 baseline, while also committing to a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using fiscal 2020 as the base year. Denso's initiatives include increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity from 0.6% in FY2020 to 100% by FY2025, and they are on track to meet their near-term targets. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| 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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Denso's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Denso's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 4% last year and increased by approximately 1% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 61% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Denso's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Denso has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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