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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

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.

77

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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Sony's score of 77 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 12,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2, and 3 sources. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 8,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 932,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reached around 12,340,000 kg CO2e. 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. The company has established near-term targets 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. Furthermore, Sony aims for 10% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by FY2025. Long-term, Sony is committed to reducing total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 90-95% by 2050, aligning with pathways that limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C. These initiatives reflect Sony's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.

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Scope 1
2,220,000,000
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Scope 2
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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 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. Sony is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

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

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