- Rising electricity consumption and greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioner use.
- Shortage of human resources in DX.
- Procurement risks involving quality control, labor practices, and environmental protection.
- Human rights risks throughout the value chain.
Daikin Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Daikin Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.70 million tons-CO2 (Daikin Group total in fiscal 2022). 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
4.70 million tons-CO2 (Daikin Group total in fiscal 2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Water Usage
9.71 million m3 (Daikin Group total in fiscal 2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
0.05 million tons (Daikin Group total in fiscal 2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
435 TWh (Daikin Group total in fiscal 2022)
2022-04 to 2023-03
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced net greenhouse gas emissions by 14% compared to 2019 BAU.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing (development and production) to 1.03 million tons-CO2 in fiscal 2022 (43% reduction compared to fiscal 2015).
- Increased renewable energy use to 50% at Daikin Comfort Technologies North America, Inc. in fiscal 2022.
- Reduced CO2 emissions from residential air conditioners by 19% and from commercial air conditioners by 26% compared to fiscal 2010 lifecycle emissions.
- Reached top share in the European heat pump heating market in 2019 and recorded more than 150% year-on-year growth in the number of heat pump space heaters sold in fiscal 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce net GHG emissions by 30% or more by 2025 (compared to 2019 BAU).
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing to 1.1 million tons-CO2 by 2025.
- Increase global renewable energy usage to 10% of total energy consumption 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 ChangeHuman ResourcesSupply Chain ManagementStakeholder EngagementCorporate Governance