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.
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Bridgestone's score of 68 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2024, Bridgestone reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1439000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 244000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a staggering 92919000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2023 compared to 2011 levels, and a more significant 50% reduction by 2030. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions. Bridgestone's commitment to sustainability includes a focus on reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, as part of its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments. The company also aims for 92% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2026, further enhancing its sustainability efforts. The company has made notable progress, achieving a 31% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 compared to 2011, largely influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on production volumes. Bridgestone's long-term vision includes achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with clear milestones set for 2030 to significantly lower emissions across all scopes.
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| 2011 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,114,245,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,450,139,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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