Toyota Motor Corporation, commonly known as Toyota, is a leading automotive manufacturer headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1937, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the automotive industry, renowned for its innovative approach to vehicle production and sustainability. With major operational regions across Asia, North America, and Europe, Toyota excels in manufacturing a diverse range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and hybrids. The company is particularly noted for its commitment to quality and reliability, exemplified by the Toyota Production System, which revolutionised manufacturing efficiency. Toyota's core products, such as the iconic Corolla and the environmentally friendly Prius, highlight its dedication to advanced technology and eco-friendly solutions. As a market leader, Toyota consistently ranks among the top automotive brands globally, celebrated for its achievements in safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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Toyota's score of 59 is higher than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Toyota Motor Corporation reported global carbon emissions of approximately 2,560,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 2,870,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This data reflects a commitment to reducing emissions across its operations, with a target to achieve carbon neutrality at all global plants by 2035. This long-term goal includes a significant reduction target of 68% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, using 2019 levels as a baseline. In 2023, Toyota's emissions were approximately 2,370,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2,870,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a consistent approach to managing its carbon footprint. The company has also set ambitious targets for Scope 3 emissions, aiming for a 33.3% reduction in emissions from the use of sold products by 2030, and an 11.6% reduction for medium and heavy freight trucks within the same timeframe. Toyota's climate commitments are further reinforced by its alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates its reduction targets as consistent with the goals necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also focused on achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, demonstrating a comprehensive strategy to address climate change and enhance sustainability in its operations.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 5,040,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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Toyota is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.