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Sharp

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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

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70

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sharp's score of 70 is higher than 84% 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 both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2031, compared to 2018 levels. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global climate goals. The company's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported by Sharp Corporation, headquartered in Japan.

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200620152017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,106,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
273,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
1,379,000,000
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sharp's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Sharp is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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