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Toshiba

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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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Toshiba's score of 54 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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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 figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 220,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 320,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, which accounted for approximately 318,420,000,000 kg CO2e. Toshiba has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by FY2050. In the near term, the company targets a 70% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY2030, using FY2019 as the baseline. Additionally, Toshiba aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 50% and emissions associated with power consumption by 14% over the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which classifies Toshiba's near-term goals as consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. The company is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28% by 2030, further reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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68,250,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Toshiba's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), 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. Toshiba 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.

Toshiba 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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