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SDGs×Murata

SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals, have been covered by various media in recent years. The global SDG policies that aim to shape the future have garnered a great deal of attention as a way to bring about a paradigm shift in national policy, government and corporations. This series will provide an overview of SDGs and their significance, explaining from various angles why they are necessary for business, while introducing some of the SDG initiatives at Murata Manufacturing.

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Scope 3 Category 4 Reduction Measures - Taking On the Challenge to Both Increase Environmental Value and Reduce Costs Through Logistics and Packaging

This article introduces Murata Manufacturing's initiatives to reduce emissions falling under Scope 3 Category 4 (Upstream transportation and distribution). Murata Manufacturing has set a target of reducing overall Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030 compared to fiscal 2019. As part of these efforts, we are promoting a variety of measures such as initiatives to reduce Category 4 emissions, including modal shifts, joint transportation using EV trucks, and improvements in packaging materials. Here, we explain the details of specific initiatives and future prospects.

  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Carbon neutrality
  • Decarbonization

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The GHG Protocol: Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG Emission Reductions Companies Must Reach to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

Efforts to achieve carbon neutrality are now an inescapable responsibility for companies. To reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs), they must not only take steps as business entities, but also collaborate with others throughout their entire supply chains. This article introduces the frameworks and specific initiatives we deploy in an effort to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHGs.

  • Carbon neutrality
  • Renewable energy
  • Decarbonization