Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., commonly known as Murata, is a leading global provider of innovative electronic components and solutions. Headquartered in Japan, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1944, Murata has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering advancements in passive components and wireless communication technologies. Specialising in capacitors, inductors, and sensors, Murata's products are distinguished by their high reliability and performance, catering to diverse industries such as automotive, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. With a commitment to research and development, Murata has solidified its market position as a trusted partner for cutting-edge technology, earning accolades for its contributions to the electronics sector.
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Murata Manufacturing's score of 61 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Murata Manufacturing reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,725,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 195,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 853,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 3,677,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 46% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal year 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Murata is committed to reducing its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. Murata has also pledged to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, which encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In the near term, the company targets a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal year 2024, again using 2019 as the baseline year. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Murata's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 251,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,149,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 4,260,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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