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 42 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Toyota reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 237,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 287,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The total emissions for the year reached approximately 524,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects Toyota's ongoing commitment to transparency in its environmental impact. Toyota has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims for global carbon neutrality by 2050, with a near-term goal of reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 68% by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Toyota is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 33.3% per vehicle kilometre for passenger light-duty vehicles and light commercial vehicles by 2030, and by 11.6% for medium and heavy freight trucks within the same timeframe. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Toyota's proactive approach to addressing climate change, demonstrating a clear pathway towards a more sustainable future.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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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Toyota is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.