Toshiba Sustainability Profile
Toshiba Corporation, commonly referred to as Toshiba, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1875, Toshiba has established itself as a key player in the electronics and technology industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes advanced semiconductor solutions, energy systems, and digital products. Toshiba's commitment to innovation is evident in its core offerings, such as storage devices, imaging systems, and smart infrastructure solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, including pioneering developments in NAND flash memory technology. With a strong market position, Toshiba continues to drive advancements in various sectors, contributing to a sustainable future through its cutting-edge technologies and solutions.
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Toshiba's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Toshiba Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 328,160,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 220,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 320,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, notably 318,420,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. Toshiba has set ambitious climate commitments under its Environmental Future Vision 2050, aiming for carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030, based on 2019 levels. Additionally, the company aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 70% over the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which confirms Toshiba's commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. The company also plans to achieve a 90% reduction in all scopes by FY2050. Toshiba's emissions data and climate commitments reflect its proactive approach to addressing climate change, positioning itself as a leader in sustainability within the electrical equipment and machinery sector.
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| 2011 | 2012 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 820,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,150,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 89,580,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Toshiba's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Toshiba's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 19% last year and increased by approximately 266% since 2011, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 97% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Toshiba's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Toshiba has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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