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Ushio

Ushio Inc., a leading provider in the lighting and imaging industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and operates extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1964, Ushio has established itself as a pioneer in the development of high-quality light sources and related technologies, achieving significant milestones in innovation and sustainability. The company specialises in a diverse range of products, including high-intensity discharge lamps, UV curing systems, and advanced projection lamps. Ushio's commitment to quality and performance sets its offerings apart in a competitive market. With a strong focus on research and development, Ushio has garnered a reputation for excellence, positioning itself as a trusted partner for various industries, including entertainment, healthcare, and manufacturing.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

27

Industry Benchmark

Ushio's score of 40 is higher than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ushio's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ushio reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 2,515,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 12,819,000 kg CO2e in Japan. Globally, their Scope 3 emissions reached a staggering 5,055,343,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3, which encompasses emissions from the use of sold products. Ushio has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by FY2030, using FY2017 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 48.3% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Ushio has established long-term goals to achieve net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050, demonstrating their commitment to a carbon-free society. The company is actively implementing initiatives to meet these targets, reflecting a proactive approach to climate action within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ushio's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ushio is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ushio is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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