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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Industry Benchmark
Toyota's score of 59 is higher than 74% 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. For its operations in Italy, the total emissions were 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 at 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 decrease Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 33.3% per vehicle kilometre by 2030. In recent years, Toyota has achieved a 22% reduction in CO2 emissions from its global plants compared to 2013 levels, with a reported CO2 emissions figure of 4.9 million tonnes in 2025. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions from its corporate activities by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria, reinforcing Toyota's commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the automotive industry.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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