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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sumitomo Rubber Industries'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.

59

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Rubber Industries's score of 59 is higher than 98% 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 Rubber Industries's reported carbon emissions

As of 2023, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, headquartered in Japan, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,011,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,034,000,000 kg CO2e and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 37,167,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, using 2017 as the base year. Additionally, Sumitomo Rubber Industries is committed to a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030, with 2021 as the reference year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. In recent years, the company has demonstrated a proactive approach to sustainability, reflecting its commitment to reducing its environmental impact within the automotive and components sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Rubber Industries's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), 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 Rubber Industries is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sumitomo Rubber Industries 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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