- Rising electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioner usage.
- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, semiconductor shortages, and other factors.
- High cost of inverter air conditioners hindering their widespread adoption in emerging markets.
Daikin Industries, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-04 to 2022-03 reporting, Daikin Industries, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.16 million tons-CO2 (development and production). 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
1.16 million tons-CO2 (development and production)
2021-04 to 2022-03
Water Usage
9.85 million m3
2021-04 to 2022-03
Waste
0.17 million tons
2021-04 to 2022-03
Energy Use
415 TWh (energy consumption from Daikin products)
2021-04 to 2022-03
โ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced net greenhouse gas emissions by 10% in FY2021 compared to BAU with FY2019 as the base year.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions during development and production by 36% compared to FY2015.
- Sold over 35 million R-32 air conditioners, contributing to an estimated 260 million tons-CO2 emissions reduction.
๐ฏ Climate & Sustainability Targets
๐ Short-term
- Reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 30% or more in 2025 compared to BAU (2019 baseline).
๐ Medium-term
- Reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 50% or more in 2030 compared to BAU (2019 baseline).
- Achieve net sales of 290 billion yen for IAQ/Ventilation business in fiscal 2023.
- Achieve net sales of 560 billion yen for Air Conditioning Solutions business in fiscal 2023.
๐ญ Long-term
- Achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
๐ฑ ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeAir QualitySupply Chain ResilienceHuman ResourcesCorporate Governance