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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Toyota's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Toyota's global carbon emissions totalled approximately 5,430,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 2,560,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 2,870,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 68% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions 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 by 2030. In 2023, Toyota's emissions in Italy were approximately 14,917,180 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 453,600 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 517,450 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 13,946,130 kg CO2e. The company has also pledged to achieve carbon neutrality at all global plants by 2035, reflecting its commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices. Toyota's long-term climate strategy includes a goal of achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This commitment is supported by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates their reduction targets. The company is actively working to enhance energy efficiency and expand the use of renewable energy sources in its operations. Overall, Toyota's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a focus on significant emissions reductions and sustainable practices across its global operations.
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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.
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