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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In 2023, Toshiba Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 328,160,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 220,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 320,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and significant contributions from Scope 3, including 318,420,000,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products. Toshiba has set ambitious climate commitments under its Environmental Future Vision 2050. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by FY2050. As part of its near-term targets, Toshiba plans to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 70% by FY2030, compared to FY2019 levels. Additionally, it targets a 70% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY2030, focusing on indirect emissions from areas such as procurement and logistics. These commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where Toshiba has committed to a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. The company also aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions associated with power supply by 50% and those related to power consumption by 14% over the same timeframe. Overall, Toshiba's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, positioning the company as a proactive player in the global effort to combat climate change.
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2011 | 2012 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 820,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,150,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 89,470,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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