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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 190,000a | 195,000a | 264,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | 854,000a | 853,000a | 1,077,000a | |
Location-Based | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Unspecified Calculation Method | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Total Scope 3 | 3,395,000a | 3,677,000a | 4,211,000a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 17.5432a | 15.3985a | 17.7728a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Murata Manufacturing amounted to 1,044,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Murata Manufacturing decreased by 0.38%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Murata Manufacturing were 190,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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
In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 854,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
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
In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported 3,395,000 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 2024 disclosure of Murata Manufacturing includes a breakdown across 12 of 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
In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,395,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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
Since 2019, Murata Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions have 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
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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Murata Manufacturing's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 190,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 10,830 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.54 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 7.12, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Murata Manufacturing ranked 20 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Murata Manufacturing is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, Murata Manufacturing reported a total carbon footprint of 4,439,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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