Sony Group Corporation, commonly known as Sony, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, Sony has established itself as a pioneer in the electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services industries. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, the company is renowned for its innovative products and services. Sony's core offerings include cutting-edge consumer electronics, such as televisions and audio equipment, as well as the globally acclaimed PlayStation gaming consoles. The company is also a major player in the film and music industries, producing award-winning content that resonates with audiences worldwide. Notably, Sony has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of the PlayStation brand, which has transformed the gaming landscape. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Sony continues to maintain a prominent market position, consistently delivering unique experiences to consumers.
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In 2024, Sony Group Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 19,000,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 235,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 810,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 17,112,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 3 emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 20,044,000,000 kg CO2e. Sony has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, with a base year of 2018. Near-term targets include a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035 and a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to the use of sold products over the same period. Additionally, Sony aims for 10% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2025. The company has also committed to achieving net-zero emissions for its direct and indirect operations (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030. Furthermore, Sony plans to source 100% renewable electricity for its global operations by 2040, reinforcing its long-term sustainability strategy. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Sony's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its environmental impact.
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2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 187,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 1,152,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 16,403,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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