Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, often referred to as SMFG, is a prominent financial services institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 2001, the company has rapidly evolved within the banking sector, primarily focusing on commercial banking, investment banking, and asset management. With a strong presence in Asia and a growing footprint in global markets, SMFG serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporations, and government entities. The group is renowned for its innovative financial solutions, including retail banking services, corporate financing, and wealth management. SMFG's commitment to customer-centric services and technological advancements has positioned it as a leader in the competitive financial landscape. Notable achievements include its robust capital base and consistent rankings among the top financial institutions in Japan, reflecting its stability and reliability in the industry.
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In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,591,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 14,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 89,000,000 kg CO2e. The largest share came from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,581,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily driven by purchased goods and services (approximately 945,000,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (about 492,000,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. Additionally, it is committed to achieving net zero emissions across its investment and loan portfolios by 2050. In the near term, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial has established a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 55% by FY2026 compared to FY2021 levels. For Scope 3 emissions, particularly in the energy sector, the company aims to reduce emissions from oil and gas by about 29% and from coal by approximately 60% by 2030, relative to 2020 levels. These initiatives reflect Sumitomo Mitsui Financial's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global sustainability goals.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 86,949,200 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 7,869,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.