Furukawa Electric named to CDP’s 2024 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard for climate action

October 8, 2025
Source: ASM International

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Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan announced that it has been named to the 2024 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) Leaderboard by CDP, an international environmental nonprofit organization. The recognition places the company among the highest-ranked corporations worldwide for its initiatives addressing climate change across the supply chain and for its transparent environmental disclosures.

The CDP supplier engagement assessment evaluates corporate actions that promote emissions reduction and collaboration throughout the value chain. This marks the fifth time Furukawa Electric has earned a place on the leaderboard, reflecting sustained progress in environmental management and reporting.

Aligned with its “Furukawa Electric Group Vision 2030,” the company has advanced its ESG-driven management strategy to enhance long-term corporate value. Under its Environmental Vision 2050—first established in 2021 and updated in March 2025—Furukawa Electric is pursuing initiatives that contribute to a carbon-free society. The company also received SBTi 1.5°C certification in July 2023 for its science-based emissions reduction targets.

Furukawa Electric stated that the recognition underscores its commitment to tracking and reducing greenhouse gas emissions throughout its supply chain. Future plans include expanding the use of renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric and solar power and continuing energy efficiency improvements across offices and manufacturing plants. The company reaffirmed its goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.

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