Sims
Sims Limited, commonly referred to as Sims, is a leading global provider of sustainable resource recovery solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1917, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in the recycling and recovery of metals and electronics, Sims is committed to promoting a circular economy through innovative practices. The company’s core services encompass metal recycling, electronic waste management, and resource recovery, setting it apart with its advanced technology and commitment to sustainability. Notably, Sims has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its recycling facilities and the development of cutting-edge processes that enhance resource efficiency. With a robust market position, Sims Limited continues to lead the industry in environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
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Sims's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sims reported total carbon emissions of approximately 101,200,000 kg CO2e, which includes Scope 1 emissions of about 78,100,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 23,100,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with notable contributions from upstream transportation and distribution (about 556,889,000 kg CO2e) and processing of sold products (approximately 3,354,625,000 kg CO2e). Sims has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 23% reduction in emissions across all scopes by 2025, with a baseline year of 2020. Additionally, the company plans to achieve carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. Looking further ahead, Sims has validated its ambition to reach net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, aligning its targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) methodology. In previous years, Sims established a target to reduce carbon emissions by 10% by 2020, based on a 2014 baseline, and achieved a 15% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2020, using a 2009 baseline. These initiatives reflect Sims's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the global market.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 67,266,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 108,919,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sims is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
