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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In 2024, Toyota's global carbon emissions totalled approximately 5,430,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,560,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2,870,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. In Italy, the company reported total emissions of about 14,565,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 456,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 522,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 13,587,000 kg CO2e. Toyota has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all global plants by 2035. This includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 68% by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 33.3% per vehicle km by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. In terms of achievements, Toyota has already reduced its CO2 emissions from global plants by 22% compared to 2013 levels, with a target to further reduce emissions by 35% by 2025. The company is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire lifecycle by 2050, which includes significant reductions in emissions from vehicle production and use. Overall, Toyota's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.
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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 | - | - | - |
Toyota's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 23% last year and decreased by approximately 4% since 2018, 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 67% of Scope 3 emissions.
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.
Toyota 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.

Common questions about Toyota's sustainability data and climate commitments