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.
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Sony's score of 82 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sony Group Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 932,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,340,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. Sony's climate strategy, known as "Road to Zero," aims for a net-zero environmental footprint by 2040 across all scopes. The company has set ambitious near-term targets, including a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2035 from a FY2018 baseline, and a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same period. Additionally, Sony plans for 10% of its suppliers to adopt science-based targets by FY2025. The long-term goal includes a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C. Sony's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to environmental responsibility.
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2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.