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 total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,011,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 1,034,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 37,167,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. 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, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 25% by 2030, with 2021 as the reference year. In previous years, emissions have varied, with a total of approximately 734,000,000 kg CO2e reported in 2020 and 786,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Sumitomo Rubber Industries is committed to aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its reduction goals are consistent with the global aim of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 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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