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 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 235,000a | 241,000a | 230,000a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Unspecified Calculation Method | 810,000a | 826,000a | 736,000a | |
Total Scope 3 | 17,112,000a | 20,044,000a | 21,119,000a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 2.7332a | 2.9251a | 2.8287a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sony Group amounted to 1,045,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sony Group decreased by 2.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sony Group were 235,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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
In 2024, Sony Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 810,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
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
In 2024, Sony Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
In 2024, Sony Group reported 17,112,000 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 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
In 2024, Sony Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 17,112,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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
Since 2019, Sony Group's Scope 3 emissions have 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
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.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sony Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Sony Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 235,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 85,980 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 2.73 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Sony Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 2.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.73, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Sony Group ranked 18 out of 25 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
In 2024, Sony Group reported a total carbon footprint of 18,157,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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