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.
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.
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Sony Corporation's score of 63 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2019, Sony Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 187,829,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 1,188,286,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 14,870,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The Scope 3 emissions were significantly driven by the use of sold products, accounting 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 5% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2015 levels by the end of fiscal 2020. Additionally, the company is working towards reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. Looking further ahead, Sony aims to achieve a zero environmental footprint across all scopes by 2050, reflecting its long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | |
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Scope 1 | 234,291,000 | 000,000,000 | 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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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.