- Rising electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioner use.
- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events.
- Shortage of human resources in DX.
- Tight supply and demand for electricity in emerging countries.
Daikin Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31 reporting, Daikin Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.03 million tons-CO2 (43% reduction compared to fiscal 2015). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.03 million tons-CO2 (43% reduction compared to fiscal 2015)
2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Renewable Energy
10% target for 2025
of total energy
Water Usage
9.71 million m3
2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Waste
0.18 million tons
2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
Energy Use
15.4K MWh (equivalent to CO2 emission reductions of 7400 tons-CO2)
2022-04-01 to 2023-03-31
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced net greenhouse gas emissions by 14% compared to BAU with 2019 as the base year.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from residential air conditioners by 19% and from commercial air conditioners by 26% compared to fiscal 2010.
- Increased renewable energy use to 50% at Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc.
- Reduced CO2 emissions in logistics processes to 899 tons-CO2
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce net GHG emissions by 30% or more by 2025 compared to 2019 BAU.
- Increase renewable energy usage to 10% at manufacturing bases by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce net GHG emissions by 50% or more by 2030 compared to 2019 BAU.
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 at all plants except chemicals plants.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSupply Chain ManagementHuman Resource DevelopmentDiversity ManagementCorporate Governance