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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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 68 is higher than 100% 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, comprising 8,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 932,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 11,230,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, Sony has made significant commitments to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040, using FY2018 as the baseline year. To meet this ambitious target, Sony has set near-term goals to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 72% by FY2035 and Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products by 45% over the same period. Additionally, Sony plans for 10% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to have science-based targets by FY2025. Long-term, the company is committed to a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040. These initiatives reflect Sony's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility.
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Get Started| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
