Johnson Electric
Johnson Electric, also known as Johnson Electric Holdings Limited, is a leading global provider of motion subsystems and electric motors, with its headquarters based in Hong Kong. Established in 1959, the company has grown to serve major markets across Asia, Europe, and North America, specialising in the motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers industry (NAICS 34).
The company’s core offerings include miniature motors, actuators, and power management solutions, recognised for their innovation, durability, and efficiency. Johnson Electric’s extensive experience and commitment to quality have positioned it as a key player in the automotive supply chain, supporting the development of advanced vehicle systems. With a strong market presence and a history of technological milestones, Johnson Electric continues to drive innovation within the motor vehicle components sector.
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Johnson Electric’s score of 48 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 35% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
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Johnson Electric's reported carbon emissions
Johnson Electric, headquartered in HK and operating within the motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers sector, has established ambitious climate commitments. For the fiscal year 2024, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 33,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 117,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 3 emissions, which amounted to approximately 10,686,188,000 kg CO2e.
The company is committed to significant emissions reductions. Johnson Electric aims to reduce its operational carbon emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 42% by 2030, using a 2020/2021 fiscal year baseline. Furthermore, they are working to reduce the intensity of purchased energy consumption per sales by 15% by 2030, from a 2019/2020 fiscal year baseline.
In alignment with global climate goals, Johnson Electric has also committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 GHG emissions by 59% and absolute Scope 2 GHG emissions by 65% by fiscal year 2034, from a fiscal year 2022 baseline. Additionally, a commitment has been made to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 35% within the same timeframe. The company is also striving towards carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions globally by 2050, encompassing all scopes. These targets are part of their broader efforts to establish science-based carbon reduction strategies and transparent reporting.
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Johnson Electric’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
4 goals2034
65% reduction in Scope 2
Johnson Electric commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 59% by FY2034 from a FY2022 base year. Johnson Electric also commits to re…
2034
59% reduction in Scope 1
Johnson Electric commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 59% by FY2034 from a FY2022 base year. Johnson Electric also commits to re…
2034
35% reduction in scope 3 total
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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