Sharp
Sharp Corporation, commonly known as Sharp, is a leading multinational company headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1912, Sharp has established itself as a key player in the electronics industry, with a strong presence in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including LCD displays, home appliances, and solar energy solutions, which are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainability. Over the years, Sharp has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the first commercially available LCD television. With a focus on quality and innovation, Sharp continues to maintain a competitive market position, recognised for its contributions to consumer electronics and energy-efficient solutions. The company's dedication to research and development ensures that it remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sharp's score of 75 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sharp's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sharp Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,125,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 290,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 885,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 23,168,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across all scopes, with significant targets set for the near and long term. Sharp aims to achieve a 33% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2031, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company has committed to a 33% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by the same year. For a more ambitious long-term goal, Sharp has set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with interim targets of 40% reduction by 2030 and 60% by 2035, based on fiscal 2021 levels. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Sharp's dedication to addressing climate change through substantial emission reductions. The company’s efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce its environmental impact in the technology hardware sector.
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| 2006 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,106,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 273,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,379,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sharp 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.
