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Sumitomo Electric

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., commonly known as Sumitomo Electric, is a leading global player in the electrical and electronic components industry, headquartered in Japan. Founded in 1897, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in a diverse range of products and services, Sumitomo Electric excels in areas such as automotive components, optical fibres, and semiconductor materials. Its commitment to innovation and quality has positioned it as a trusted supplier in the telecommunications and automotive sectors. Notable achievements include advancements in high-performance materials and sustainable technologies, reinforcing its market leadership. With a rich history and a focus on cutting-edge solutions, Sumitomo Electric continues to shape the future of the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sumitomo Electric's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

38

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

4

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Electric's score of 38 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sumitomo Electric's reported carbon emissions

As of 2023, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,681,000,000 kg CO2e across Scope 1 and 2, with Scope 3 emissions reaching about 30,042,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30% and Scope 3 emissions by 15% by FY2030/31, using FY2018/19 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to well below 2°C. Sumitomo Electric's proactive approach reflects its commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the automotive and components sector.

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Scope 1
2,035,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 2
24,753,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
24,753,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Electric's primary industry is Other services (93), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Sumitomo Electric is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sumitomo Electric is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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