Sony Group Corp
Sony Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sony Group amounted to 1,067,000 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 Sony Group increased by 10.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core 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 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sony Group were 241,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sony Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sony Group's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 28.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sony Group's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.78%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Sony Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sony Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 826,000 tCO₂e 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 30.47%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sony Group's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 12.23% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Sony Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Sony Group reported 20,269,000 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 Sony Group includes a breakdown across 12 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
Sony Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sony Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sony Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 20,269,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 37.56% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 62.44% 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 emissions have increased by 36.31%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sony Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sony Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sony Group disclose?
In 2023, 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 2023, the largest contributors to Sony Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 12,337,000 tCO₂e (60.87%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,787,000 tCO₂e (23.62%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 2,321,000 tCO₂e (11.45%)
Sony Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sony Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Sony Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 241,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 82,390 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.93 tCO₂e 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 2023, Sony Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.93 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 3.21 , 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 2023, Sony Group ranked 11 out of 21 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2023, Sony Group reported a total carbon footprint of 21,336,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.25% decrease compared to 2022, 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 95% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 3.87%. a