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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Toyota's score of 66 is higher than 99% 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's global carbon emissions totalled approximately 543,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 256,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 287,000,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported similar figures, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 237,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions remaining at about 287,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Toyota has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims for a 68% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to achieve carbon neutrality at all global plants by 2035. For Scope 3 emissions, Toyota targets a 33.3% reduction in GHG emissions from the use of sold products for passenger light-duty vehicles by 2030, and an 11.6% reduction for medium and heavy freight trucks within the same timeframe. The company is committed to achieving global carbon neutrality by 2050, with specific initiatives to reduce emissions from its manufacturing processes and improve energy efficiency across its operations. These commitments reflect Toyota's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,720,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,070,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
