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, 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 content through Sony Pictures and Sony Music. 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 Additive and Blending Components 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 20 is higher than 99% 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
Sony Group Corporation, headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments aimed at achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040, using FY2018 as the baseline year. Although specific emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets. For the near term, Sony aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 72% by FY2035. Additionally, it plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from the use of sold products, by 45% over the same timeframe. Furthermore, by FY2025, Sony has committed that 10% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets in place. In the long term, Sony is targeting a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by FY2040. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action and demonstrate Sony's dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact.
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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.
