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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Toyota's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Motor Vehicle Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Toyota's score of 50 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Toyota's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Toyota Motor Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 237,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 287,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to address its carbon footprint, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 68% by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Toyota aims to decrease Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products in passenger light-duty vehicles and light commercial vehicles by 33.3% per vehicle kilometre by 2030, and for medium and heavy freight trucks by 11.6% per vehicle kilometre by the same year. Toyota's long-term commitment includes achieving global carbon neutrality by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company is actively working towards these goals as part of its sustainability strategy, which aligns with industry standards for climate action. Toyota's efforts reflect a broader commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting environmental sustainability within the automotive sector.
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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
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
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.
