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 Benchmark
Toyota's score of 59 is higher than 81% 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 significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 256,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 287,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally. In Italy, the company disclosed a total of 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 reaching about 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 levels as a baseline. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 33.3% per vehicle kilometre by 2030. The company has made strides in reducing emissions, achieving a 22% reduction in CO2 emissions from its global plants compared to 2013 levels, with a target of 4.9 million tonnes CO2e by 2025. Furthermore, Toyota is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with specific initiatives to enhance energy efficiency and expand renewable energy use in its operations. Overall, Toyota's climate strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria.
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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 | 000,000,000 | 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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