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Sony

Sony Group Corporation, commonly known as Sony, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, Sony has established itself as a pioneer in the electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services industries. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company is renowned for its innovative products and services. Sony's core offerings include cutting-edge consumer electronics, such as televisions and audio equipment, as well as the globally acclaimed PlayStation gaming consoles. The company is also a major player in the film and music industries, producing award-winning content that resonates with audiences worldwide. Notably, Sony has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of the PlayStation brand, which has transformed the gaming landscape. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Sony continues to maintain a prominent market position, consistently delivering unique experiences to consumers.

DitchCarbon Score

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84

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Communication Equipment 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Sony's score of 84 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sony's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sony Group Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,340,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 8,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 932,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 12,340,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). Notably, Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, constituted the majority of their carbon footprint. Sony has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2018 as the baseline. Near-term targets include a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2035 and a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products over the same period. Additionally, Sony plans to ensure that 10% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by FY2025. For Scope 1 emissions, Sony aims to reduce them to near zero by 2025 and achieve a 30% reduction from 2020 levels by 2030. Similarly, for Scope 2 emissions, the company targets a 25% reduction from 2020 levels by 2030 and aims for near-zero emissions by 2025. Furthermore, Sony is committed to transitioning to 100% renewable energy for its business operations by 2030. Overall, Sony's "Road to Zero" initiative reflects its dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact, with a long-term goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint by 2040.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sony's primary industry is Radio, television and communication equipment and apparatus (32), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Sony is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sony 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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