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Murata Manufacturing

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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79

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

Murata Manufacturing's score of 79 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Murata Manufacturing's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported total carbon emissions of approximately 243,460,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,393,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,073,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 240,860,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions include major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 105,742,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 106,897,000 kg CO2e). Murata has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2019 levels, and a 46% reduction by fiscal 2030. Additionally, Murata aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 28% within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Murata's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Scope 1
251,000,000
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Scope 2
1,149,000,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
4,260,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Murata Manufacturing'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 Murata Manufacturing is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Murata Manufacturing 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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