Sony Europe
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022, 2024)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:1673 tCO2e
Scope 1 Emissions:170 tCO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:1503 tCO2e
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change
- Environmental Responsibility
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint by 7% compared to 2021 (3.9 tCO2 per employee)
- Achieved a carbon footprint per employee half the sector median
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Significant near-term reduction in carbon footprint
Environmental Challenges
- High GHG emissions from service purchasing (40% of total emissions), particularly animation outsourcing studios
Mitigation Strategies
- Implemented a responsible purchasing policy in 2023
- Invested in more environmentally friendly technologies in 2023
- Improved production processes in 2023
- Reduced and streamlined data and storage volume in 2023
- Extended the life of equipment in 2023
- Implemented awareness initiatives among teams in 2023
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible purchasing policy (implemented in 2023)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Greenly
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed
Reporting Period: 2024
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Achievements
- 73% of respondents report their employer has implemented operational changes to reduce environmental impact (reviewing travel, headcount, on-location operations including renewable energy use, recycling, and waste management).
Social Achievements
- Not disclosed
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Financial constraints hindering investment in sustainable practices (43% actively investing).
- Lack of clear expectations and accountability (only 32% report on sustainability practices and outcomes).
- Industry culture and behaviours (44% cite this as a barrier).
- Lack of availability of sustainable products (a third cited this as a barrier).
- Cost being a key barrier to reducing environmental impact (49%).
Mitigation Strategies
- Emphasis on engaging and empowering the workforce to drive sustainability.
- Promoting greater transparency across the industry.
- Developing tailored initiatives within individual companies.
- Using sustainability as a currency to accelerate progress.
- Implementing mandates for working relationships and supplier sustainability.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed