Hirose Electric Co Ltd

Common Name
Hirose Electric
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
4,878
Ticker
6806
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. specializes in the development and production of high-quality electronic connectors. As a global leader in the connector industry, Hirose designs solutions that facilitate th...

Hirose Electric's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2022, Hirose Electric 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).

However, Hirose Electric has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Hirose Electric's Environmental Report 2023
a. Hirose Electric's Environmental Report 2023
b. Hirose Electric's Environmental Report 2022
b. Hirose Electric's Environmental Report 2022

Insights into Hirose Electric's Operational Emissions

In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Hirose Electric amounted to 45,626 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 Hirose Electric decreased by 7.8%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Hirose Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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What are Hirose Electric's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Hirose Electric were 1,688 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2021), Hirose Electric's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Hirose Electric's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a b

What are Hirose Electric's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2022, Hirose Electric reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 43,938 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Hirose Electric reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2021), Hirose Electric's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Hirose Electric 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

What methodology does Hirose Electric use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2022, Hirose Electric reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Hirose Electric's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Hirose Electric's Value Chain Emissions

In 2022, Hirose Electric reported 68,458 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 2022 disclosure of Hirose Electric includes a breakdown across 0 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

Hirose Electric's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Hirose Electric's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2022, Hirose Electric reported total Scope 3 emissions of 68,458 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2021), Hirose Electric's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.18%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b

Insights into Hirose Electric’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2022, Hirose Electric reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,688 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,341 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Hirose Electric's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

102005,000100,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)INippon Electric GlassYear: 2023Scope 1: 543,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,980Scope 1 Intensity: 274.30 tCO2e/$MDexerialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 797Scope 1 Intensity: 8.16 tCO2e/$MMurata ManufacturingYear: 2023Scope 1: 195,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,664Scope 1 Intensity: 15.40 tCO2e/$MBiprogyYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,257 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,552Scope 1 Intensity: 0.49 tCO2e/$MHoribaYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,865 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,054Scope 1 Intensity: 16.00 tCO2e/$MSeiko EpsonYear: 2023Scope 1: 101,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,987Scope 1 Intensity: 10.11 tCO2e/$MIIIbidenYear: 2023Scope 1: 163,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,135Scope 1 Intensity: 52.00 tCO2e/$MObicYear: 2025Scope 1: 230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 808Scope 1 Intensity: 0.28 tCO2e/$MTISYear: 2024Scope 1: 444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,624Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MLasertecYear: 2024Scope 1: 29 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,330Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MHamamatsu Photonics KKYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,483Scope 1 Intensity: 4.81 tCO2e/$MTDKYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,892Scope 1 Intensity: 9.62 tCO2e/$MTaiyo YudenYear: 2023Scope 1: 51,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,399Scope 1 Intensity: 21.26 tCO2e/$MOmronYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,727 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,577Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MCasio ComputerYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,981Scope 1 Intensity: 1.71 tCO2e/$MMinebea MitsumiYear: 2023Scope 1: 108,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,701Scope 1 Intensity: 11.22 tCO2e/$MDiscoYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,525 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,031Scope 1 Intensity: 3.21 tCO2e/$MTokyo Ohka KogyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,147Scope 1 Intensity: 12.35 tCO2e/$MRohmYear: 2023Scope 1: 180,771 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,813Scope 1 Intensity: 47.41 tCO2e/$MAlps AlpineYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,589 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,005Scope 1 Intensity: 2.08 tCO2e/$MHirose ElectricYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,688 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,341Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2022, Hirose Electric reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.26 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 8.89 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Hirose Electric rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2022, Hirose Electric ranked 6 out of 20 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Hirose Electric is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

Insights into Hirose Electric's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2022, Hirose Electric reported a total carbon footprint of 114,084 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.11% decrease compared to 2021, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Hirose Electric's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 60.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 38.51%. a

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