CARBON NEUTRALITY
Winning Challenges with Air Conditioning
To achieve carbon neutrality, Daikin focuses on two key areas: promoting the use of renewable energy and reducing the electricity consumed by air conditioning. With air conditioners accounting for around 10% of the world's total electricity consumption, AC energy efficiency is key to tackling climate change.
10%
Global electricity consumption from AC
85%
Carbon emissions during the use phase
58%
Inverter technology electricity savings
Net-Zero
Daikin Environmental Vision 2050
Carbon Neutrality with Air Conditioner
As a pioneer of global air conditioning solutions, Daikin is directing three key focus areas toward eliminating the carbon emissions footprint across the entire industry ecosystem.
Cooling Demand & Energy Efficiency
Maximizing AC energy efficiency through cutting-edge Inverter technology to continuously reduce global electricity consumption.
Renewable Energy Use & Recycling
Developing AC technology compatible with renewable energy sources and applying circular recycling of units.
Reducing Refrigerant Emissions (Low GWP)
A complete transition to eco-friendly R-32 refrigerant gas and promoting the recovery of used refrigerant gas.
What Is Carbon Neutrality &
Why Does It Matter?
Carbon Neutrality is a condition in which greenhouse gas emissions are reabsorbed or offset through sustainability initiatives, so that no additional net emissions are released into the atmosphere.
CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels drive up global temperatures, which, if left unchecked, will fundamentally accelerate the global climate crisis.
The Impact of Global Warming Without Emissions Intervention
Extreme Heatwaves
Rising average global surface temperatures are driving a surge in extreme heat days across continents.
Unpredictable Weather Fluctuations
Shifting precipitation and storm patterns that widen the threat of floods and severe droughts.
Rising Sea Levels
Polar ice melt that raises the threat of coastal areas and low-lying islands being submerged.
Threats to Biodiversity
Changing habitat temperatures accelerating the extinction of plant and animal species across natural ecosystems.
The AC Usage Phase Contributes
85% of Total Carbon Emissions
According to life cycle assessment (LCA) studies, most of an AC's CO2 emissions do not come from the factory that makes it, but from electricity consumption during daily use.
Inverter Compressor Innovation
Cuts electricity consumption by up to 58%, directly reducing fossil fuel combustion at power plants.
Adoption of R-32 Refrigerant Gas
Has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) just one-third that of the previous-generation refrigerant R-410A.
85% Use Phase Emission
Daikin's main focus on highly energy-efficient technology is the most effective key to reducing the total global carbon footprint.
Achieving Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Daikin is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2019, and to moving fully toward a net-zero target across its entire value chain by 2050.