Komatsu

Komatsu

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Industry: Industrial Machinery & Equipment
Listing country: Japan
Year added: 2018

Incorporated in 1921 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu Ltd. is a multinational corporation known for its extensive range of construction, mining, and utility equipment. The company operates through several key business segments including Construction, Mining, and Utility Equipment; Industrial Machinery and Others; and Retail Finance. Under the umbrella of its most important brands, Komatsu is recognized for its primary brand, Komatsu, which is synonymous with construction and mining equipment. Additionally, the brand Dantotsu represents a line of advanced products within Komatsu, designed to maximize efficiency and smart technology in mining and construction operations. MinPro is another significant brand that offers specialized mining products. Komatsu's products and services reach a global market with a robust presence in key countries such as Japan, the United States, China, Brazil, Indonesia, Germany, Russia, and Australia. These markets are vital to the company's operations, with the scale of their significance subject to changes in economic conditions and the fluctuating demand within the industry. (Powered by AI)

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Komatsu

Industrial growth worldwide has exacerbated industrial waste generation, which is particularly toxic, corrosive, ignitable, and reactive and, if not managed correctly, can pollute soil and water1. As per the latest data available, Japan generates ...

Emmanuel C. February 12th, 2024
28 ratings
Komatsu

To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, an annual GHG emission reduction of 7.6% is required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is causing the Earth's atmosphere to warm, resulting in climate change and g...

Muhammad Aqib A. January 26th, 2024
16 ratings
Komatsu

The manufacturing sector is considered dangerous for work, with falling and tripping due to heavy industrial machinery and electrical hazards being common risks in this industry1,2. Occupational accidents reduce work productivity as they have psyc...

Qamar Q. November 29th, 2023
16 ratings
Komatsu

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded by taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes accounted for...

Deborah D. October 16th, 2023
12 ratings
Komatsu

Around 3.3 billion people are employed globally as of 20221.  Job creation stimulates economic growth by increasing consumer spending2. It also reduces poverty by providing social protection for workers and their families, offers prospects for per...

Oyelakin M. September 20th, 2023
20 ratings
Komatsu

Every year, approximately 4 trillion m3 of water is used worldwide1. Freshwater accounts for 3% of this, with only 0.5% available for human consumption2.  Global water demand has risen by 1% yearly since the 1980s, and the UN estimates that 4 bill...

Alex O. September 8th, 2023
30 ratings
Komatsu

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender8;pxii. Increasing women's participation in the workforce increases female purchasing power, equality in family relationships, and female entrepreneurship2. Women...

Angie Carolina A. December 2nd, 2023
18 ratings
Komatsu

Landfilling waste expands climate change by generating methane gas, contaminating soil and water sources, and harming biodiversity and human health1. Heavy machinery equipment is mostly made from metals (steel, aluminum, etc.), with steel being th...

Afolabi B. March 15th, 2023
10 ratings
Komatsu

Globally, around 80% of wastewater is discharged without proper treatment1. Wastewater contaminates water bodies, which puts a wide variety of wildlife, including hundreds of species of fish that live in water, at risk2. Oil spills can have a detr...

Oyelakin M. August 27th, 2024
38 ratings
Komatsu

Industrial engineering and machinery improve the quality of products and services, reduce costs and increase efficiency by streamlining production procedures and processes1. It also helps protect the environment while ensuring that the products ma...

Renu R. February 7th, 2023
50 ratings

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