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 70 is higher than 83% 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 carbon emissions of approximately 24,343,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 290,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 885,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 23,168,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the majority of Scope 3 emissions stem from the use of sold products, accounting for about 19,110,000,000 kg CO2e. Sharp has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2035, with a baseline year of 2021. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its business activities by 2050. Interim targets include a 40% reduction by 2030 and a 33% reduction in GHG emissions by 2031 compared to 2018 levels, specifically for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated Sharp's goals as consistent with the 1.5°C pathway. The company is actively working towards these objectives, reflecting its commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint.
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| 2006 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,106,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 273,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,379,000,000 | 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.
