Public Profile

Vaio

Vaio Corporation, originally a division of Sony, is a prominent player in the personal computing industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1996, Vaio has carved a niche for itself by focusing on high-performance laptops and innovative computing solutions, catering primarily to professionals and tech enthusiasts. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Vaio is renowned for its sleek designs and cutting-edge technology, particularly in the realms of ultra-portable laptops and premium devices. The company’s commitment to quality and performance has earned it a loyal customer base and a notable position in the competitive market. Key milestones include its independence from Sony in 2014, allowing for a more focused approach to product development. Vaio's unique offerings, such as the VAIO Z and VAIO SX14, stand out for their exceptional build quality and advanced features, solidifying the brand's reputation for excellence in the computing landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Vaio'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.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Computer Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Vaio's score of 6 is lower than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Vaio's reported carbon emissions

VAIO Corporation, headquartered in Japan, has set ambitious climate commitments despite not having publicly available carbon emissions data. The company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by the year 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target has been validated through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligns with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. In addition to its direct emissions reduction goals, VAIO is also focused on measuring and addressing its Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from its value chain. These commitments reflect VAIO's proactive approach to sustainability within the technology hardware and equipment sector, positioning the company as a responsible player in the fight against climate change.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Vaio's primary industry is Computer and related services (72), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Vaio is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Vaio 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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