Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation, commonly known as Toyota, is a leading automotive manufacturer headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1937, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the automotive industry, renowned for its innovative approach to vehicle production and sustainability. With major operational regions across Asia, North America, and Europe, Toyota excels in manufacturing a diverse range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and hybrids. The company is particularly noted for its commitment to quality and reliability, exemplified by the Toyota Production System, which revolutionised manufacturing efficiency. Toyota's core products, such as the iconic Corolla and the environmentally friendly Prius, highlight its dedication to advanced technology and eco-friendly solutions. As a market leader, Toyota consistently ranks among the top automotive brands globally, celebrated for its achievements in safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
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Toyota's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Toyota Motor Corporation reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 256,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 287,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally. In Italy, the company disclosed a total of approximately 14,565,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 456,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 522,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 13,587,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Toyota's global Scope 1 emissions were reported at approximately 237,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions again at about 287,000,000,000 kg CO2e. In New Zealand, total emissions were approximately 1,552,614,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 632,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 15,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching around 1,550,000,000 kg CO2e. Toyota has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all global plants by 2035. The company targets a 68% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2035, using 2019 levels as a baseline. Additionally, it aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the use of sold products by 33.3% per vehicle km by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) criteria, ensuring they contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. In summary, Toyota is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and carbon neutrality, with clear targets set for both short-term and long-term goals across various scopes of emissions.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,720,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,070,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | - | - |
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