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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.
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Bridgestone's reported carbon emissions
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. This reflects a significant reliance on upstream activities, particularly in the use of sold products, which accounted for about 78258596000 kg CO2e. Bridgestone has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 30% reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2023 compared to 2011 levels, and a more aggressive target of 50% reduction by 2030. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1 and 2, which are specifically targeted for a 50% reduction by 2030 from 2011 levels. Additionally, Bridgestone has committed to ensuring that 92% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2026. The company’s climate commitments are further reinforced by its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. This long-term vision includes a focus on sustainable materials and a circular economy approach. Bridgestone's initiatives are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has validated its near-term targets for reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Overall, Bridgestone's comprehensive strategy reflects a strong commitment to mitigating climate change impacts while enhancing sustainability across its operations.
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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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