Essex Furukawa
Essex Furukawa, a prominent player in the wire and cable industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and beyond. Founded in 2018 through the merger of Essex Wire and Furukawa Electric's North American operations, the company has quickly established itself as a leader in the production of high-quality automotive and industrial cables. Specialising in advanced wire and cable solutions, Essex Furukawa offers a diverse range of products, including copper and aluminium wire, as well as innovative connectivity solutions. Their commitment to quality and sustainability sets them apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on research and development, Essex Furukawa continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for customers in various sectors, including automotive, telecommunications, and renewable energy.
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Essex Furukawa's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Essex Furukawa reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,693,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 147,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 346,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4,200,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,820,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 211,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the total emissions were about 5,029,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 153,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 418,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 4,458,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions of about 336,000 kg CO2e from 2022 to 2023. Essex Furukawa has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, starting from 2021 levels. Additionally, the company aspires for all new products and production methods developed at its global R&D Innovation Centre to be carbon neutral by 2050. The emissions data is cascaded from Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire LLC, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability within its corporate family structure.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 94,965,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 136,742,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,874,458,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Essex Furukawa 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.
