Sims Sustainability Profile
Sims Limited, commonly referred to as Sims, is a leading global provider of sustainable resource recovery solutions, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1917, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Specialising in the recycling and recovery of metals and electronics, Sims is committed to promoting a circular economy through innovative practices. The company’s core services encompass metal recycling, electronic waste management, and resource recovery, setting it apart with its advanced technology and commitment to sustainability. Notably, Sims has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its recycling facilities and the development of cutting-edge processes that enhance resource efficiency. With a robust market position, Sims Limited continues to lead the industry in environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
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Industry Benchmark
Sims's score of 52 is higher than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Sims's reported carbon emissions
In 2025, Sims reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,188,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of 75,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 60,300,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 5,098,300,000 kg CO2e. The significant contribution to Scope 3 emissions includes the use of sold products (approximately 2,077,000,000 kg CO2e) and processing of sold products (approximately 2,328,105,000 kg CO2e). Sims has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050, with interim targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) methodology. The company also aims for its entire portfolio to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, a target brought forward from 2042. Additionally, Sims has a short-term goal to reduce emissions by 23% by 2025, based on a 2020 baseline. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Sims Limited. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 142,162,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 48,307,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sims's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Sims's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 21% last year and increased by approximately 21% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Processing of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 46% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Sims's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sims has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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