Brother Industries Ltd
Brother Industries's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Brother Industries 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).
Brother Industries has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Brother Industries's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brother Industries amounted to 122,530 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brother Industries decreased by 6.4%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Brother Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brother Industries's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Brother Industries were 18,840 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Brother Industries reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Brother Industries's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 12.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Brother Industries's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.05%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Brother Industries's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Brother Industries reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 100,649 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 103,690 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Brother Industries reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Brother Industries's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 13.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Brother Industries's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Brother Industries 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Brother Industries use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Brother Industries reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Brother Industries's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Brother Industries's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Brother Industries reported 2,436,154 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 Brother Industries includes a breakdown across 14 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 12 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Brother Industries's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brother Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Brother Industries reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,436,154 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 63.1% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 36.9% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Brother Industries reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Brother Industries's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 26.04%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2022), Brother Industries's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 24.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Brother Industries disclose?
In 2023, Brother Industries reported emissions for 14 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Brother Industries's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Brother Industries's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,258,472 tCO₂e (51.66%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 670,148 tCO₂e (27.51%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 227,291 tCO₂e (9.33%)
Brother Industries's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Brother Industries’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Brother Industries reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 18,840 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,121 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Brother Industries's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Brother Industries's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Brother Industries reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.08 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.38 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Brother Industries rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Brother Industries ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Brother Industries is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Brother Industries's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Brother Industries reported a total carbon footprint of 2,558,684 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 23.91% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Brother Industries's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.21% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.05%. a