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Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd

Common Name
Murata Manufacturing
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Electronic Components
Employees
73,910
Ticker
6981
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a prominent global manufacturer of electronic components that plays a pivotal role in the electronics industry. Renowned for its diversified product portfolio, Murata...

Murata Manufacturing's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing 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).

Murata Manufacturing has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Murata Manufacturing's Integrated Report 2025
a. Murata Manufacturing's Integrated Report 2025

Insights into Murata Manufacturing's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMurata Manufacturing amounted to1,044,000metric 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 Murata Manufacturingdecreased by 0.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Murata Manufacturing's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024075 k150 k225 k300 ktCO2e-5%-6%+2%-26%-3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Murata Manufacturing's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Murata Manufacturing were 190,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Murata Manufacturing reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Murata Manufacturing's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 35.15%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Murata Manufacturing's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.56%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Murata Manufacturing's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 854,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method.a

Has Murata Manufacturing reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Murata Manufacturing's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based)have decreased by 34.86%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

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

What methodology does Murata Manufacturing use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a

Murata Manufacturing's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240350 k700 k1.05 M1.4 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Murata Manufacturing's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported 3,395,000 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 Murata Manufacturing includes a breakdown across 12of 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

Murata Manufacturing's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-7%+5%-3%-13%-8%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Murata Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,395,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 89.34%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.66%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Murata Manufacturing reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Murata Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 24.17%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Murata Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Murata Manufacturing's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Murata Manufacturing disclose?

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported emissions for 12 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 Murata Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Murata Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,986,000 tCOâ‚‚e(58.49%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 491,000 tCOâ‚‚e(14.46%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 285,000 tCOâ‚‚e(8.39%)

Murata Manufacturing's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(14.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(58.5%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(8.4%)

Insights into Murata Manufacturing’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 190,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 10,830 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.54 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Murata Manufacturing's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000100,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)JINCanonYear: 2024Scope 1: 197,992 tCO2eRevenue: $M 28,726Scope 1 Intensity: 6.89 tCO2e/$MNippon Electric GlassYear: 2024Scope 1: 466,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,906Scope 1 Intensity: 244.49 tCO2e/$MJJJX Advanced MetalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 381,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,986Scope 1 Intensity: 38.15 tCO2e/$MDexerialsYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 695Scope 1 Intensity: 8.64 tCO2e/$MIIIbidenYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,447Scope 1 Intensity: 64.58 tCO2e/$MHirose ElectricYear: 2022Scope 1: 1,688 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,341Scope 1 Intensity: 1.26 tCO2e/$MNECYear: 2025Scope 1: 16,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 22,828Scope 1 Intensity: 0.70 tCO2e/$MJAEYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,078 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,491Scope 1 Intensity: 1.39 tCO2e/$MHamamatsu Photonics KKYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,765 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,428Scope 1 Intensity: 4.04 tCO2e/$MTokyo ElectronYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,088Scope 1 Intensity: 1.74 tCO2e/$MNNNihon Dempa KogyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,107 tCO2eRevenue: $M 332Scope 1 Intensity: 6.34 tCO2e/$MTDKYear: 2025Scope 1: 134,200 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,702Scope 1 Intensity: 9.13 tCO2e/$MTaiyo YudenYear: 2024Scope 1: 58,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,131Scope 1 Intensity: 27.22 tCO2e/$MSharpYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,166 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,332Scope 1 Intensity: 16.97 tCO2e/$MOmronYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,170 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,406Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MDentsu SokenYear: 2023Scope 1: 180 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,008Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MMacnica HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 162 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,782Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MCasio ComputerYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,557 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,775Scope 1 Intensity: 2.00 tCO2e/$MMinebea MitsumiYear: 2025Scope 1: 90,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,154Scope 1 Intensity: 8.86 tCO2e/$MDiscoYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,525 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,031Scope 1 Intensity: 3.21 tCO2e/$MTokyo Ohka KogyoYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,650 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,280Scope 1 Intensity: 10.66 tCO2e/$MKioxia HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 510,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,109Scope 1 Intensity: 71.85 tCO2e/$MRenesas ElectronicsYear: 2024Scope 1: 125,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,589Scope 1 Intensity: 14.60 tCO2e/$MAlps AlpineYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,366Scope 1 Intensity: 2.20 tCO2e/$MMurata ManufacturingYear: 2024Scope 1: 190,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,830Scope 1 Intensity: 17.54 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.54 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 6.62, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Murata Manufacturing rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing ranked 20 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

This places Murata Manufacturing among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Murata Manufacturing's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported a total carbon footprint of 4,439,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.05% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a

The largest contributor to Murata Manufacturing's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 76.48% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 19.24%.a

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