Sony
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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Sony's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sony Group Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 12,340,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across all three scopes: 8,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 932,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 12,340,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a significant portion of their overall emissions, with Scope 3 emissions primarily driven by the use of sold products. Sony has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 72% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035, relative to a 2018 baseline. Additionally, they target a 45% reduction in Scope 3 emissions during product use over the same period. By 2040, Sony aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain, including all scopes. In the near term, Sony plans to reduce its Scope 1 emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030 and aims to source 100% renewable electricity for its global operations by 2040. The company is also committed to ensuring that 10% of its suppliers have science-based targets by 2025. These initiatives are part of Sony's broader "Road to Zero" environmental plan, which strives for a zero environmental footprint throughout the lifecycle of its products and business activities by 2050.
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| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 2,220,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 960,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 16,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Sony is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
