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Toshiba

Toshiba Corporation, commonly referred to as Toshiba, is a leading multinational conglomerate headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1875, Toshiba has established itself as a key player in the electronics and technology industry, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes advanced semiconductor solutions, energy systems, and digital products. Toshiba's commitment to innovation is evident in its core offerings, such as storage devices, imaging systems, and smart infrastructure solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, including pioneering developments in NAND flash memory technology. With a strong market position, Toshiba continues to drive advancements in various sectors, contributing to a sustainable future through its cutting-edge technologies and solutions.

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81

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

Toshiba's score of 81 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Toshiba's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Toshiba Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 32,816,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 22,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at around 32,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions primarily from purchased goods and services, which accounted for about 6,440,000,000 kg CO2e. Toshiba has set ambitious climate commitments under its Environmental Future Vision 2050, aiming for carbon neutrality across its entire value chain by FY2050. Near-term targets include a reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 70% by FY2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Toshiba aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 70% by FY2030, focusing on emissions from the use of sold products and other indirect sources. The company has also committed to reducing its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing its direct emissions. Overall, Toshiba's targets align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a commitment to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and a transition towards sustainable practices.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
2,000,000,000
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Scope 3
68,730,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Toshiba'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 Toshiba is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Toshiba 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.

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