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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Sharp's score of 68 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sharp Corporation reported total carbon 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 Sharp's ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. 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. Specifically, Sharp commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42.5% by FY2030, while also targeting a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Sharp's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating a clear pathway towards sustainability in the technology hardware sector.
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2006 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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.