Sharp Corp

Common Name
Sharp
Country
Japan
Sector
Technology
Industry
Consumer Electronics
Employees
40,123
Ticker
6753
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Sharp Corporation is a multinational Japanese company that specializes in the design and production of electronic and electrical equipment and solutions. Founded in 1912, it has grown to become a key ...

Sharp's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Sharp completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Sharp has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Sharp’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Sharp's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Sharp's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Sharp's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Sharp's Sustainability Report 2023
c. Sharp's Sustainability Report 2022
c. Sharp's Sustainability Report 2022

Insights into Sharp's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sharp amounted to 1,175,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sharp increased by 4.44%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Sharp's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202120222023085 k170 k255 k340 ktCO2e+19%-12%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sharp's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sharp were 290,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sharp's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.39%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b

What are Sharp's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Sharp reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 885,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Sharp reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sharp's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 11.46% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b

What methodology does Sharp use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Sharp reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Sharp's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2021202220230250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Sharp's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Sharp reported 23,168,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2023 disclosure of Sharp includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Sharp's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820212022202308.5 M17 M25.5 M34 MtCO2e+18%-8%-22%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sharp's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Sharp reported total Scope 3 emissions of 23,168,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 13.35% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 86.65% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Sharp reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Sharp's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.72%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sharp's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 22.42%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a b

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sharp disclose?

In 2023, Sharp reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Sharp's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Sharp's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 19,110,000 tCO₂e (82.48%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,480,000 tCO₂e (10.7%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 763,000 tCO₂e (3.29%)

Sharp's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(3.3%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(82.5%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(10.7%)

Insights into Sharp’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Sharp reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 290,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,130 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 15.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Sharp's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000200,0002,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)ONippon Electric GlassYear: 2023Scope 1: 543,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,980Scope 1 Intensity: 274.30 tCO2e/$MDexerialsYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 797Scope 1 Intensity: 8.16 tCO2e/$MMurata ManufacturingYear: 2023Scope 1: 195,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,664Scope 1 Intensity: 15.40 tCO2e/$MPanasonic HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 316,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 56,104Scope 1 Intensity: 5.63 tCO2e/$MSeiko EpsonYear: 2023Scope 1: 101,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,987Scope 1 Intensity: 10.11 tCO2e/$MAdvantestYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,480 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,206Scope 1 Intensity: 0.59 tCO2e/$MKeyenceYear: 2025Scope 1: 174 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,073Scope 1 Intensity: 0.02 tCO2e/$MSony GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 241,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 82,390Scope 1 Intensity: 2.93 tCO2e/$MOOOtsukaYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,476 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,911Scope 1 Intensity: 0.79 tCO2e/$MNomura Research InstituteYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,198Scope 1 Intensity: 0.19 tCO2e/$MHamamatsu Photonics KKYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,130 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,483Scope 1 Intensity: 4.81 tCO2e/$MTokyo ElectronYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,088Scope 1 Intensity: 1.74 tCO2e/$MTDKYear: 2024Scope 1: 133,616 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,892Scope 1 Intensity: 9.62 tCO2e/$MTaiyo YudenYear: 2023Scope 1: 51,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,399Scope 1 Intensity: 21.26 tCO2e/$MOmronYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,727 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,577Scope 1 Intensity: 0.57 tCO2e/$MCasio ComputerYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,385 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,981Scope 1 Intensity: 1.71 tCO2e/$MMinebea MitsumiYear: 2023Scope 1: 108,800 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,701Scope 1 Intensity: 11.22 tCO2e/$MTokyo Ohka KogyoYear: 2023Scope 1: 14,165 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,147Scope 1 Intensity: 12.35 tCO2e/$MSharpYear: 2023Scope 1: 290,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,130Scope 1 Intensity: 15.16 tCO2e/$M

How does Sharp's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Sharp reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 15.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 5.22 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Sharp rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Sharp ranked 16 out of 18 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Sharp among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a

Insights into Sharp's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Sharp reported a total carbon footprint of 24,343,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 21.45% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Sharp's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 95.17% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.64%. a

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