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Sony Group Corp
Sony Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sony Group 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).
Sony Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sony Group's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSony Group amounted to1,045,000metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sony Groupdecreased by 2.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Sony Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sony Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sony Group were 235,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Sony Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sony Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 25%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Sony Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.49%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Sony Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sony Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 810,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Sony Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sony Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 31.82%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Sony Group's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sony Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Sony Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sony Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Sony Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sony Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sony Group reported 17,112,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Sony Group includes a breakdown across 12of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Sony Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sony Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sony Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,112,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 39.82%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 60.18%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Sony Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sony Group's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 15.08%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sony Group's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 14.63%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sony Group disclose?
In 2024, Sony Group reported emissions for 12 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 Sony Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sony Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 10,219,000 tCOâ‚‚e(59.72%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,305,000 tCOâ‚‚e(25.16%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,053,000 tCOâ‚‚e(12%)
Sony Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sony Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sony Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 235,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 85,980 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.73 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Sony Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sony Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sony Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.73 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.82, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sony Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sony Group ranked 10 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Sony Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Sony Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sony Group reported a total carbon footprint of 18,157,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.99% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Sony Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.46%.a