Volkswagen scores 2 points higher than Toyota Motor on SINK's sustainability index.
Volkswagen is more sustainable according to SINK's open sustainability index, scoring 28/100 vs Toyota Motor's 26/100 — a difference of 2 points.
Toyota Motor scores 26/100 on the SINK sustainability index (Significant gaps). Toyota is the world's largest automaker producing over 10 million vehicles annually, yet its emissions footprint of 589.57 Mt CO₂e remains stubbornly high with minimal absolute reductions. The company actively lobbies against climate regulations globally, funds climate deniers, faces greenwashing complaints, and ranks lowest among automakers on climate policy alignment—undermining all operational progress.
Volkswagen scores 28/100 on the SINK sustainability index (Significant gaps). Volkswagen reports strong operational emissions reductions but masks worsening total impact: Scope 3 rose 4.4% to 420Mt CO2e in 2023 while intensity-only targets obscure absolute growth. Dieselgate—systematic fraud costing $33.3B+ in fines—remains the defining scandal. Lobbying misalignment and supply chain opacity compound credibility gaps.
Both companies are rated on the same 10-question SINK rubric: Scope 1/2/3 carbon footprint, energy source, nature and biodiversity, resource use, water, emissions trajectory, science-based targets, transparency, and controversies. Scores are 0–100, based on public data, and fully reproducible.
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