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Bridgestone

Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in the tyre and rubber industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1931, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Bridgestone is renowned for its innovative tyre solutions, catering to a diverse range of vehicles from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Bridgestone offers unique products such as the Ecopia line, designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being the largest tyre manufacturer in the world by sales volume. Bridgestone's dedication to quality and performance solidifies its position as a trusted name in the automotive industry, making it a preferred choice for consumers and businesses alike.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Bridgestone'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.

40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products 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

Bridgestone's score of 40 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Bridgestone's reported carbon emissions

As of 2023, Bridgestone Corporation, headquartered in Japan (JP), reported significant greenhouse gas emissions across various scopes. The company’s total emissions included approximately 1,578,982,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 488,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 99,201,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Bridgestone has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company has committed that 92% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, will have science-based targets by 2026. These targets align with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C, reflecting Bridgestone's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.

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20162017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
1,828,000,000
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
2,448,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
122,834,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Bridgestone's primary industry is Rubber and plastic products (25), which is medium 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. Bridgestone is headquartered in JP, 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.

Bridgestone 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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