Hoya
Hoya Corporation, commonly referred to as Hoya, is a leading global company headquartered in Japan. Established in 1941, Hoya has evolved into a prominent player in the healthcare and optical industries, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including advanced optical lenses, medical endoscopes, and semiconductor-related materials. Hoya's commitment to quality and precision sets it apart, making it a trusted name in vision care and healthcare solutions. With a strong market position, Hoya has achieved notable milestones, such as pioneering developments in high-index lenses and digital imaging technologies. As a result, Hoya continues to shape the future of optics and healthcare, maintaining a reputation for excellence and innovation in its core business areas.
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Hoya's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hoya's total carbon emissions amounted to approximately 499,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with 13,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 486,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In Japan, the company reported total emissions of about 39,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 35,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Comparatively, in 2022, Hoya's global emissions were about 522,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 16,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 506,000,000 kg CO2e. In Japan for the same year, total emissions were around 40,000,000 kg CO2e, with 5,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 35,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Despite the significant emissions figures, Hoya has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of such commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their climate strategy and future emissions reduction plans.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,374,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 373,437,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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