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SMBC Capital Markets Inc

SMBC Capital Markets Inc., a prominent player in the financial services industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1982, the firm has established itself as a leader in providing comprehensive capital market solutions, including fixed income, foreign exchange, and derivatives trading. With a commitment to innovation and client service, SMBC Capital Markets offers unique products tailored to meet the diverse needs of institutional investors and corporations. The company’s strong market position is underscored by its robust risk management capabilities and a reputation for reliability. Notable achievements include strategic partnerships and a consistent track record of growth, solidifying its status as a trusted financial intermediary in the global marketplace.

DitchCarbon Score

How does SMBC Capital Markets Inc'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 Financial Intermediation 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

SMBC Capital Markets Inc's score of 38 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SMBC Capital Markets Inc's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, SMBC Capital Markets Inc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,560,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 178,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 815,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 5,660,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily attributed to business travel (4,946,000 kg CO2e). In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 2,286,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 416,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 1,078,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching 2,286,000 kg CO2e, again largely driven by business travel (1,802,000 kg CO2e). For 2021, SMBC Capital Markets reported total emissions of approximately 465,360 kg CO2e, all from Scope 2, as there were no reported Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions. Despite these figures, SMBC Capital Markets Inc has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SMBC Capital Markets Inc's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. SMBC Capital Markets Inc is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

SMBC Capital Markets Inc is not committed to any 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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