Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation, a global leader in the electronics and entertainment industries, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, the company has evolved into a multifaceted organisation, excelling in areas such as consumer electronics, gaming, music, and film production. Notable milestones include the launch of the iconic Walkman in 1979 and the PlayStation gaming console in 1994, which revolutionised their respective markets. Sony's core products, including high-definition televisions, audio equipment, and gaming consoles, are distinguished by their innovative technology and superior quality. The company holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to entertainment and technology. With a commitment to creativity and excellence, Sony continues to shape the future of digital entertainment and consumer electronics on a global scale.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sony Corporation's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Sony Corporation's score of 73 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sony Corporation's reported carbon emissions
In 2019, Sony Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 16,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: Scope 1 emissions were about 188,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1,188,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached about 14,870,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, Scope 3 emissions included significant contributions from the use of sold products, which accounted for approximately 9,570,000,000 kg CO2e. Sony has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions from its sites by 5% by the end of fiscal 2020, relative to 2015 levels. Furthermore, the company is working towards achieving near-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2025. In the long term, Sony aims for a zero environmental footprint throughout the lifecycle of its products and business activities by 2050. These targets are part of Sony's broader "Road to Zero" initiative, which is cascaded from its parent company, Sony Group Corporation. The company has previously achieved a 7% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from 2000 levels by 2010, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing sustainability efforts.
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| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,220,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 960,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sony Corporation is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
