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Sony Corporation

Sony Corporation, a global leader in the electronics and entertainment industries, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1946, the company has evolved into a multifaceted organisation, excelling in areas such as consumer electronics, gaming, music, and film production. Notable milestones include the launch of the iconic Walkman in 1979 and the PlayStation gaming console in 1994, which revolutionised their respective markets. Sony's core products, including high-definition televisions, audio equipment, and gaming consoles, are distinguished by their innovative technology and superior quality. The company holds a prominent market position, consistently recognised for its contributions to entertainment and technology. With a commitment to creativity and excellence, Sony continues to shape the future of digital entertainment and consumer electronics on a global scale.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sony Corporation'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.

63

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electrical Machinery Manufacturing 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sony Corporation's score of 63 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sony Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Sony Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 187,829,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,188,286,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 14,870,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The Scope 3 emissions were significantly influenced by the use of sold products, which accounted for about 9,570,000,000 kg CO2e. Sony has set ambitious climate commitments as part of its "Road to Zero" initiative, aiming for a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The company has established a near-term target to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 5% from 2015 levels by the end of fiscal 2020. Additionally, Sony is working towards reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Looking further ahead, the company aims to achieve a zero environmental footprint across all scopes by 2050. These commitments reflect Sony's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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201720182019
Scope 1
234,291,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
1,156,316,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
16,923,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sony Corporation's primary industry is Electrical machinery and apparatus n.e.c. (31), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. This request for Sony Corporation is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Sony Corporation is not participating in any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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