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Harmonic Drive Systems Inc

Common Name
Harmonic Drive Systems
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
1,384
Ticker
6324
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Harmonic Drive Systems Inc. is a globally recognized company specializing in the development and manufacture of precision motion control equipment, particularly harmonic drive gears. These components ...

Harmonic Drive Systems's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems 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).

Harmonic Drive Systems has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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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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a. Harmonic Drive Systems's Integrated Report 2025
a. Harmonic Drive Systems's Integrated Report 2025
b. Harmonic Drive Systems's Integrated Report 2024
b. Harmonic Drive Systems's Integrated Report 2024

Insights into Harmonic Drive Systems's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHarmonic Drive Systems amounted to16,892metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Harmonic Drive Systemsincreased by 1.17%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220232024090180270360tCO2e-39%-5%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Harmonic Drive Systems were 199 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Harmonic Drive Systems reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 41.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.78%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 10,471 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 16,693 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Harmonic Drive Systems reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 10.49%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Harmonic Drive Systems's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Harmonic Drive Systems use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20222023202405 k10 k15 k20 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Harmonic Drive Systems's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems reported 2,096,421 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Harmonic Drive Systems includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202401 M2 M3 M4 MtCO2e-77%+135%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,096,421 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 16.91%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 83.09%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Harmonic Drive Systems reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 45.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 3 emissions increased by 134.69%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Harmonic Drive Systems disclose?

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems reported emissions for 11 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 Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,741,234 tCOâ‚‚e(83.06%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 313,377 tCOâ‚‚e(14.95%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 21,183 tCOâ‚‚e(1.01%)

Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(1.0%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(83.1%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(14.9%)

Insights into Harmonic Drive Systems’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 199 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 368 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.54 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Harmonic Drive Systems's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

5050010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DTHYamazenYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,635 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,347Scope 1 Intensity: 1.98 tCO2e/$MMeidenshaYear: 2024Scope 1: 19,834 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,901Scope 1 Intensity: 10.43 tCO2e/$MMiuraYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,198 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 3.03 tCO2e/$MNabtescoYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,060Scope 1 Intensity: 2.03 tCO2e/$MKawasaki Heavy IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 142,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,211Scope 1 Intensity: 11.66 tCO2e/$MUlvacYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,884 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,744Scope 1 Intensity: 3.37 tCO2e/$MJapan Steel WorksYear: 2023Scope 1: 61,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,792Scope 1 Intensity: 34.04 tCO2e/$MOkumaYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,709Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MDDDai-DanYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,739 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,304Scope 1 Intensity: 1.33 tCO2e/$MHoshizakiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,838Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MEbaraYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,520Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MAzbilYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,954 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,921Scope 1 Intensity: 2.06 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 240,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,823Scope 1 Intensity: 62.78 tCO2e/$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: $M 31,553Scope 1 Intensity: 4.12 tCO2e/$MTTTsubakimoto ChainYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,686 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,762Scope 1 Intensity: 12.31 tCO2e/$MUshioYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,446 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,185Scope 1 Intensity: 2.91 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Heavy IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 31,601 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,823Scope 1 Intensity: 4.63 tCO2e/$MIHIYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,951 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,733Scope 1 Intensity: 6.64 tCO2e/$MTHKYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,488Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MHHHarmonic Drive SystemsYear: 2024Scope 1: 199 tCO2eRevenue: $M 368Scope 1 Intensity: 0.54 tCO2e/$M

How does Harmonic Drive Systems's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.54 tCOâ‚‚e 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 Harmonic Drive Systems rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems ranked 1 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Harmonic Drive Systems's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Harmonic Drive Systems reported a total carbon footprint of 2,113,313 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 132.24% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Harmonic Drive Systems's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.2% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.79%.a

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