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 29 is higher than 84% 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 greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 33,100,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 794,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, with Scope 3 emissions primarily from the use of sold products estimated at about 25,800,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42.5% by FY2030 from a FY2021 baseline, alongside a 25% reduction target for Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Sharp has also set a longer-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 33% by 2031 from a 2018 base year, with a similar target for Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Overall, Sharp's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing carbon emissions across its operations, with a focus on significant reductions in both direct and indirect emissions.
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Add to project| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
