- Tightening of regulations for fuel efficiency and ZEVs
- Introduction and expansion of carbon pricing
- Development of decarbonization technologies (electrification)
- Scarcity and rising costs of resources
- Introduction of renewable energy
- Changes in consumer preferences
- Market uncertainty
- Industry criticism and litigation
- Increase in frequency and severity of natural disasters
- Water shortages and heatwaves
Toyota Motor Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its FY2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024) reporting, Toyota Motor Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.43 million t-CO2e (Scope 1, 2, and 3). By scope: Scope 1: 2.56 million t-CO2e; Scope 2: 2.87 million t-CO2e; Scope 3: 587.46 million t-CO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
5.43 million t-CO2e (Scope 1, 2, and 3)
FY2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
Renewable Energy
28% (global plants)
of total energy
Water Usage
34.5 million m3
FY2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
Waste
239 thousand tons
FY2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
Energy Use
73.9 PJ
FY2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024)
📊 Emissions by Scope (FY2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024))
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.56 million t-CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.87 million t-CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 587.46 million t-CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| FY2024 (April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024) | 5.43 million t-CO2e (Scope 1, 2, and 3) |
| 2021 | 379.6 million t-CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 9% compared to 2019 levels (Life Cycle Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge)
- Reduced CO2 emissions from global plants by 33% compared to 2013 levels (Plant Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge)
- Achieved a 28% global introduction rate for renewable energy (Plant Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge)
- Reduced CO2 emissions in logistics in Japan by 5% from 2018 levels
- Achieved cumulative sales of 27.01 million electrified vehicles, reducing CO2 emissions by 197 million tons (Electrified Vehicles)
- Reduced average CO2 emissions from new vehicles by 29% compared to 2010 levels (New Vehicle Zero CO2 Emissions Challenge)
- Achieved 100% introduction rate for CO2 emissions reduction items at newly constructed and remodeled dealers (7th Toyota Environmental Action Plan)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce global water usage by 3% per vehicle produced compared to 2013 levels (7th Toyota Environmental Action Plan)
- Complete measures at 2 challenge-focused plants where the water environment is considered to have a large impact (7th Toyota Environmental Action Plan)
- Complete setup of 15 model facilities for appropriate treatment and recycling of end-of-life vehicles (7th Toyota Environmental Action Plan)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce lifecycle GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (from 2019 levels)
- Reduce average GHG emissions from new vehicles by 2030 (from 2019 levels)
- Reduce GHG emissions from business activities by 68% by 2035 (from 2019 levels)
- Achieve carbon neutrality in CO2 emissions from plant production processes by 2035
- Increase users of the teleworking system to more than 50 percent of all employees (except for production workers and managers) by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality for GHG emissions throughout the life cycle by 2050
- Achieve carbon neutrality for average GHG emissions from new vehicles by 2050
- Achieve carbon neutrality for GHG emissions from corporate activities by 2050
- Achieve zero CO2 emissions from production at plants by 2050
- Aim to use 30% or more recycled materials by 2050 (vehicles manufactured in Japan and Europe)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource RecyclingHarmony with NatureHuman RightsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)Value Chain CollaborationVehicle SafetyQuality and ServiceInformation SecurityPrivacyCorporate Governance