Sharp
Sharp Corporation, commonly known as Sharp, is a leading multinational company headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1912, Sharp has established itself as a key player in the electronics industry, with a strong presence in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including LCD displays, home appliances, and solar energy solutions, which are distinguished by their cutting-edge technology and commitment to sustainability. Over the years, Sharp has achieved significant milestones, including the development of the first commercially available LCD television. With a focus on quality and innovation, Sharp continues to maintain a competitive market position, recognised for its contributions to consumer electronics and energy-efficient solutions. The company's dedication to research and development ensures that it remains at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sharp'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sharp's score of 70 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sharp's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sharp Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,125,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,175,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions also at approximately 1,175,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significantly lower, at around 11,000,000 kg CO2e. Sharp has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 33% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2031 compared to 2018 levels, specifically targeting both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has established a long-term goal of achieving net zero CO2 emissions across all scopes by 2050, with interim targets of a 40% reduction by 2030 and a 60% reduction by 2035, using fiscal 2021 as the baseline year. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Sharp has engaged with to ensure its targets are consistent with climate science. The company is actively working towards these goals to mitigate its environmental impact and contribute to global climate efforts.
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| 2006 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,106,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 273,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,379,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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