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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In 2023, Bridgestone reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,578,982,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes 1,578,982,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 377,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, which are indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling approximately 99,201,000,000 kg CO2e, which encompass all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Bridgestone has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the company is actively engaged in various sustainability efforts aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental performance. Overall, Bridgestone's commitment to addressing climate change is evident through its comprehensive emissions reporting and ongoing initiatives, although specific reduction targets remain unspecified.
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Add to project2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Bridgestone 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.