Sumitomo Bakelite
Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., a leading player in the advanced materials industry, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 1913, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the development of high-performance plastics and resins. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Sumitomo Bakelite excels in sectors such as automotive, electronics, and industrial applications. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including phenolic resins and thermosetting plastics, which are distinguished by their durability and heat resistance. Sumitomo Bakelite's commitment to research and development has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for various industries. Notable achievements include advancements in eco-friendly materials, reflecting the company's dedication to sustainability and technological excellence.
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Sumitomo Bakelite's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sumitomo Bakelite reported total carbon emissions of approximately 157,000,000 kg CO2e, which includes 27,482,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 40,114,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 74,757,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's ongoing commitment to tracking and managing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Historically, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 181,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 31,172,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 41,145,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or initiatives outlined in their climate commitments, Sumitomo Bakelite's emissions data reflects a proactive approach to monitoring and reporting carbon emissions. The company continues to engage in practices that align with industry standards for climate accountability, although further details on specific reduction strategies or pledges are not available.
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Add to project| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 90,643,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 145,869,000 | 000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
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Sumitomo Bakelite is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
