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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sharp'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.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Sharp's score of 59 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sharp's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sharp Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,343,000,000 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 its carbon footprint significantly. Sharp has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The company has established interim reduction goals of 40% by 2030 and 60% by 2035, using fiscal year 2021 as the baseline. Additionally, Sharp has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42.5% by FY2030, alongside a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies Sharp's goals as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is actively working towards these objectives, demonstrating its commitment to addressing climate change and enhancing sustainability in its operations.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
| 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 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Sharp is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
