Sumitomo Rubber Industries
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., a prominent player in the global tyre and rubber industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1909, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in the manufacture of high-quality tyres for passenger vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles, Sumitomo Rubber is renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core products, including the popular Dunlop and Falken tyre brands, are distinguished by their performance, durability, and advanced design features. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Sumitomo Rubber Industries has solidified its market position as a leader in the automotive sector, consistently achieving notable accolades for quality and innovation.
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Sumitomo Rubber Industries's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions, with total Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 37,167,000,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which totalled about 729,000,000 kg CO2e on a market-based approach. This represents a slight decrease from 2022, where Scope 3 emissions were approximately 39,642,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 848,000,000 kg CO2e. Sumitomo Rubber Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2017 levels, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Specifically, the company has committed to a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, alongside a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, using 2021 as the baseline year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to addressing climate change within the automotive and components sector. The reduction initiatives are part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability and reduce environmental impact across its operations.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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