Toyota Sustainability Profile
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.
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Toyota's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Toyota Motor Corporation reported global carbon emissions of 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. 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. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria, ensuring that their targets are consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In 2023, Toyota's emissions in New Zealand totalled approximately 1,552,614,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, particularly from the use of sold products, which accounted for about 1,308,512,000 kg CO2e. The company is also focused on reducing emissions from its vehicles, targeting a 90% reduction in the global average CO2 emissions of new vehicles by 2050 compared to 2010 levels. Toyota's climate commitments extend beyond emissions reduction; they aim for carbon neutrality in all corporate activities by 2050. The company has made strides in reducing emissions, achieving a 22% reduction in CO2 emissions from global plants compared to 2013 levels, with a target of 35% reduction by 2025. Overall, Toyota's comprehensive approach to sustainability includes significant reduction targets across all scopes of emissions, demonstrating a commitment to addressing climate change and promoting environmental stewardship.
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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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Toyota's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
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.
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Toyota's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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