Music Product Maker Roland Sets CO2 Reduction Goals

• In 2023, Roland achieved a 12% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the previous year.
• Published detailed ESG data showing its progress and strategies used to achieve climate goals, which is available on its website.

Roland Corporation, a Japanese company that manufactures musical instruments and audio/visual equipment, has set medium- to long-term goals for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions reduction to operate its business more sustainably for a greener world.

The company's initiative aligns with the Paris Agreement, focusing on addressing climate change and mitigation efforts. It vows to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain and business operations, supporting a decarbonised world where music and creativity can continue to thrive.

Roland's emission reduction targets for 2030 include the following:

• Scope 1 and Scope 2: It aims to cut these emissions by 42% by 2030, compared to 2022 levels. Scope 1 refers to emissions resulting from Roland's activities, such as those from factories and vehicles it owns. In contrast, Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity.
• Scope 3: This includes emissions from its supply chain and product use. To reduce this, the company targets a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions for categories 1 (purchased goods), 4 (transportation), 11 (use of sold products), and 12 (waste disposal), which together account for more than 90% of Roland’s total CO2 emissions.

These targets are based on the Science-Based Targets (SBT) framework, which aligns a company's climate goals with the global objective of limiting global warming to well below 2°C.

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Source: Roland