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 Average
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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. 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. In Italy, for the same year, Toyota's total emissions were reported at approximately 14,565,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 456,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 522,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at 13,587,000 kg CO2e, indicating a significant reliance on upstream emissions. Toyota's long-term strategy includes a 90% reduction in average CO2 emissions per vehicle by 2050 compared to 2010 levels, and a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company has also achieved a 22% reduction in CO2 emissions from its global plants compared to 2013 levels, with a target to further reduce emissions by 35% by 2025. Overall, Toyota's climate commitments reflect a comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions, focusing on both operational efficiencies and product lifecycle impacts, while adhering to industry standards for sustainability and emissions reporting.
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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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