Sony
Sony Group Corporation, commonly known as Sony, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, Sony has established itself as a pioneer in the electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services industries. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company is renowned for its innovative products and services. Sony's core offerings include cutting-edge consumer electronics, such as televisions and audio equipment, as well as the globally acclaimed PlayStation gaming consoles. The company is also a major player in the film and music industries, producing award-winning content that resonates with audiences worldwide. Notably, Sony has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of the PlayStation brand, which has transformed the gaming landscape. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Sony continues to maintain a prominent market position, consistently delivering unique experiences to consumers.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sony's score of 89 is higher than 94% 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's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sony Group Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 24,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 826,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 20,044,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes, with a target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, based on a 2018 baseline. Sony has set ambitious near-term targets, aiming for a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products over the same period. Additionally, the company plans to ensure that 10% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2025. The company is also focused on renewable energy, with a goal to source 100% renewable electricity for its operations by 2040. Furthermore, Sony aims to make its direct and indirect emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) net-zero by 2030. These commitments are part of Sony's broader "Road to Zero" initiative, which strives for a zero environmental footprint throughout the lifecycle of its products and business activities. The targets set by Sony are consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,700,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 115,200,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,640,300,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sony is participating in some 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.
