Daikin
Daikin Industries, Ltd., commonly known as Daikin, is a leading global manufacturer of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Founded in 1924, Daikin has established itself as a pioneer in the HVAC industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and North America. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including energy-efficient air conditioning units, heat pumps, and refrigerants, which are designed to enhance comfort while minimising environmental impact. Daikin's commitment to sustainability and advanced technology has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving notable milestones in energy efficiency and product development. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction and cutting-edge solutions, Daikin continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in climate control and environmental solutions worldwide.
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Daikin's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Daikin Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 329,570,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 524,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 407,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 328,640,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has made notable strides in reducing its emissions, achieving a reduction of 70% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from fiscal 2005 levels by 2020, lowering them to about 1,080,000,000 kg CO2e. Daikin has set ambitious targets for future emissions reductions. By 2030, the company aims to achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2020 levels and a 25% reduction in Scope 2 emissions. Furthermore, Daikin has committed to reducing its overall net greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. The company also aims for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In terms of specific commitments, Daikin has pledged to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by FY2031 from a FY2020 base year, while also targeting a 55% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the use and end-of-life treatment of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Daikin's commitment to addressing climate change through substantial emissions reductions.
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| 2015 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,419,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 930,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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