Toyota Motor Corporation, commonly known as Toyota, is a leading automotive manufacturer headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1937, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the automotive industry, renowned for its innovative approach to vehicle production and sustainability. With major operational regions across Asia, North America, and Europe, Toyota excels in manufacturing a diverse range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and hybrids. The company is particularly noted for its commitment to quality and reliability, exemplified by the Toyota Production System, which revolutionised manufacturing efficiency. Toyota's core products, such as the iconic Corolla and the environmentally friendly Prius, highlight its dedication to advanced technology and eco-friendly solutions. As a market leader, Toyota consistently ranks among the top automotive brands globally, celebrated for its achievements in safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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Toyota's score of 64 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Toyota reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14,565,030 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 456,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 522,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 13,587,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's ongoing challenge in managing emissions across its supply chain. Toyota has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality at all global plants by 2035, with a specific aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 68% from 2019 levels by 2035. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 33.3% per vehicle kilometre by 2030, and emissions from medium and heavy freight trucks by 11.6% per vehicle kilometre by the same year. In terms of past achievements, Toyota has successfully reduced its CO2 emissions from global plants by 22% compared to 2013 levels, with a current target to further reduce emissions by 35% by 2025. The company is also committed to achieving a 90% reduction in the average CO2 emissions per vehicle by 2050, compared to 2010 levels. Overall, Toyota's climate commitments reflect a comprehensive approach to reducing emissions across all scopes, with a clear focus on long-term sustainability and compliance with industry standards.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,720,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 5,070,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
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