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Toyota
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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Toyota's global carbon emissions totalled approximately 5,256,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,560,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 2,870,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality across all global plants by 2035, with a specific aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 68% from 2019 levels by 2035. In 2023, Toyota reported total emissions of approximately 1,552,614,000 kg CO2e in New Zealand, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 15,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, primarily from the use of sold products, which accounted for a substantial portion of its overall emissions. Toyota's commitments include a 90% reduction in average CO2 emissions per vehicle by 2050 compared to 2010 levels, and a 30% reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions by 2030 from 2019 levels. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company is also focused on innovative manufacturing technologies to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Toyota's long-term strategy includes achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific milestones set for 2030 and 2035. Overall, Toyota is actively working towards substantial reductions in its carbon footprint while promoting sustainability in its operations and product offerings.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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