Essex Furukawa Sustainability Profile
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 1,115,575,000 kg CO2e, comprising 81,320,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 81,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,153,575,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in emissions from 2022, where total emissions were about 1,213,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 86,769,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 92,320,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,300,682,000 kg CO2e. 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 to achieve carbon neutrality for all new products and production methods developed at its global R&D Innovation Centre by 2050. The emissions data is cascaded from Essex Furukawa Magnet Wire LLC, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability within its corporate family. The organisation is actively working towards its reduction targets while addressing its significant Scope 3 emissions, which represent the largest portion of its carbon footprint.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 94,965,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 136,742,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 3,874,458,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Essex Furukawa'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.
Essex Furukawa has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
