Azbil Corp

Common Name
Azbil
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
8,922
Ticker
6845
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Azbil Corporation, a prominent company in the automation and control industry, primarily focuses on delivering advanced solutions for building, industrial automation, and life automation systems. The ...

Azbil's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Azbil completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Azbil has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Azbil’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Azbil's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
a. Azbil's CDP Climate sourced from company’s website 2023
b. Azbil's Integrated Report 2022
b. Azbil's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into Azbil's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Azbil amounted to 23,766 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Azbil increased by 24.43%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Azbil's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2021202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e+11%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Azbil's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Azbil were 4,329 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2021), Azbil's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b

What are Azbil's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Azbil reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,382 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 19,437 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

What methodology does Azbil use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Azbil reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Azbil's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202305 k10 k15 k20 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Azbil's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Azbil reported 1,020,187 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2023 disclosure of Azbil includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Azbil's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Azbil's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Azbil reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,020,187 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 55.65% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 44.35% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Compared to the previous year (2021), Azbil's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20.36%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Azbil disclose?

In 2023, Azbil reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

What are the main sources of Azbil's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Azbil's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 496,780 tCO₂e (48.69%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 438,203 tCO₂e (42.95%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 34,989 tCO₂e (3.43%)

Azbil's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(3.4%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(43.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(48.7%)

Insights into Azbil’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Azbil reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,329 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,090 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Azbil's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HTHHHarmonic Drive SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MMiuraYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,198 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 3.03 tCO2e/$MNabtescoYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,929 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,359Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MKawasaki Heavy IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 142,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,211Scope 1 Intensity: 11.66 tCO2e/$MUlvacYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,397 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,572Scope 1 Intensity: 4.07 tCO2e/$MJapan Steel WorksYear: 2023Scope 1: 61,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,792Scope 1 Intensity: 34.04 tCO2e/$MOkumaYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,709Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MHoshizakiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,838Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MEbaraYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,520Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MYokogawa ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,141 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,567Scope 1 Intensity: 3.40 tCO2e/$MMakino Milling MachineYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,467 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,712Scope 1 Intensity: 3.19 tCO2e/$MSMCYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,192Scope 1 Intensity: 8.16 tCO2e/$MNGK InsulatorsYear: 2023Scope 1: 270,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,198Scope 1 Intensity: 64.31 tCO2e/$MDaifukuYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,038Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MNidecYear: 2023Scope 1: 269,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,838Scope 1 Intensity: 15.98 tCO2e/$MAmadaYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,336 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,664Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,553Scope 1 Intensity: 4.12 tCO2e/$MUshioYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,314Scope 1 Intensity: 2.69 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Heavy IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,647Scope 1 Intensity: 4.74 tCO2e/$MIHIYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,951 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,733Scope 1 Intensity: 6.64 tCO2e/$MFanucYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,266 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,251Scope 1 Intensity: 10.71 tCO2e/$MTHKYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,488Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MYaskawa ElectricYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,021 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,078Scope 1 Intensity: 1.72 tCO2e/$MBrother IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 18,840 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,121Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MTTTokyo MetroYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,593Scope 1 Intensity: 1.54 tCO2e/$MAzbilYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,329 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,090Scope 1 Intensity: 2.07 tCO2e/$M

How does Azbil's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Azbil reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.07 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.4 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Azbil rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Azbil ranked 5 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Azbil among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

Insights into Azbil's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Azbil reported a total carbon footprint of 1,043,953 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 20.45% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Azbil's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.72% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.86%. a

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