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 81 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 carbon emissions of approximately 1,125,000,000 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 Scope 3 total of about 23,168,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for a 33% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by fiscal 2031 compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, Sharp has committed to achieving a 60% reduction in total emissions by 2035, with a baseline year of 2021. Sharp's long-term vision includes achieving net zero CO2 emissions across all business activities by 2050. Interim targets include a 40% reduction by 2030 and a 60% reduction by 2035. The company has also committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.5% by FY2030 from a FY2021 base year, alongside a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Sharp's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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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.
