Sony
Sony Corporation, commonly referred to 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, and entertainment industries, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Renowned for its innovative products, Sony's core offerings include consumer electronics, gaming consoles like the PlayStation, and a diverse range of entertainment services, including music and film production. The company is celebrated for its commitment to quality and cutting-edge technology, which has solidified its position as a market leader. With numerous accolades, including multiple Academy Awards and a strong presence in the gaming sector, Sony continues to shape the future of entertainment and technology, making it a formidable player in the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sony'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 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.
Industry Benchmark
Sony's score of 57 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sony's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sony Group Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,340,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 932,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 11,340,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the use of sold products and other indirect emissions. Sony has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2018 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 72% by FY2035 and to cut Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products by 45% over the same period. Additionally, Sony aims for 10% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by FY2025. Long-term, Sony is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Sony's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,220,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 960,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 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
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Sony 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.
