Johnson Electric Sustainability Profile
Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, commonly known as Johnson Electric, is a leading global provider of motion subsystems and solutions, headquartered in Hong Kong. Founded in 1959, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Specialising in the design and manufacture of precision motors, actuators, and related components, Johnson Electric serves diverse industries such as automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics. Their innovative products are distinguished by advanced engineering and high reliability, positioning the company as a trusted partner for many renowned brands. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Johnson Electric has achieved significant milestones, including numerous patents and awards for excellence in manufacturing. As a market leader, the company continues to drive technological advancements, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the motion control industry.
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Johnson Electric's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Johnson Electric, headquartered in Hong Kong, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 33,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, the company generated about 3,700 kg CO2e from waste in its operations under Scope 3. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, with 2024 emissions recorded at 30,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 5,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2023 emissions showing 28,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 4,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Johnson Electric has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a FY20/21 baseline. Furthermore, the company has committed to long-term reductions, targeting a 59% decrease in Scope 1 emissions and a 65% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by FY2034, with a 35% reduction goal for Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to maintaining global temperature rise within 1.5°C. Overall, Johnson Electric's emissions data and climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear focus on significant reductions across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 22,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 316,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
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Johnson Electric's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Johnson Electric's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 3% last year and increased by approximately 9% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Waste Generated in Operations" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Johnson Electric'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.
Johnson Electric 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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