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Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., commonly known as Murata, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of advanced electronic components. Founded in 1944 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, Murata plays a pivotal role within the broader electrical machinery and apparatus industry, driving innovation worldwide.
The company is renowned for its cutting-edge products, including state-of-the-art ceramic capacitors, sensors, communication modules, and power solutions. Murata's dedication to miniaturisation, high performance, and exceptional reliability defines its unique offerings, essential for modern technology.
With a strong market position, Murata's innovative components are integral to a vast array of applications, from automotive and healthcare to consumer electronics and smart infrastructure. Murata continuously pushes the boundaries of electronics manufacturing, contributing significantly to a smarter, more connected society.
+6 vs industry average
Murata Manufacturing’s score of 36 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Electrical Machinery Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Murata Manufacturing, a Japanese electrical machinery and apparatus manufacturer, reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 938,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of about 3,860,000,000 kg CO2e in 2025.
The company has set several climate commitments. Murata Manufacturing aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Near-term targets include a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by fiscal year 2024, compared to a fiscal year 2019 baseline. Furthermore, Murata Manufacturing has committed to a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by fiscal year 2030, from a fiscal year 2019 base year. The company also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 28% within the same timeframe (fiscal year 2019 to fiscal year 2030). These Scope 1 and 2 targets are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
2030
28% reduction in scope 3 total
Murata Manufacturing Co. , Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Murata Manufac…
2030
46% reduction in Scope 2
Murata Manufacturing Co. , Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Murata Manufac…
2030
46% reduction in Scope 1
Murata Manufacturing Co. , Ltd. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46% by FY2030 from a FY2019 base year. Murata Manufac…
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