Toshiba
Toshiba Corporation, commonly referred to as Toshiba, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1875, Toshiba has established itself as a key player in the electronics and technology industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes advanced semiconductor solutions, energy systems, and digital products. Toshiba's commitment to innovation is evident in its core offerings, such as storage devices, imaging systems, and smart infrastructure solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, including pioneering developments in NAND flash memory technology. With a strong market position, Toshiba continues to drive advancements in various sectors, contributing to a sustainable future through its cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
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Toshiba's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Toshiba Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 328,160,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 220,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 320,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and significant Scope 3 emissions, including 1,574,000,000 kg CO2e from investments and 318,420,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. Toshiba has set ambitious climate commitments under its Environmental Future Vision 2050, aiming for carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030, compared to FY2019 levels. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 70% in the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Toshiba's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its goal to achieve near-zero emissions for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. The company has made significant strides in its reduction initiatives, including a previous target of a 28% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2030, which has now been superseded by the more ambitious 70% target. Overall, Toshiba's comprehensive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to environmental stewardship and aligns with global climate action efforts.
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| 2012 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 760,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 68,730,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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