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Financial Intermediation
JP
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SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. Sustainability Profile

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SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the financial services sector, is headquartered in Japan and operates extensively across Asia. Founded in 1983, the company has established itself as a leader in consumer finance, offering a diverse range of products including personal loans, credit cards, and various financing solutions tailored to meet individual needs. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, SMBC Consumer Finance distinguishes itself through its user-friendly digital platforms and flexible repayment options. The company has achieved significant milestones, including expanding its market presence and enhancing its service offerings, solidifying its position as a trusted financial partner. As part of the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation group, SMBC Consumer Finance continues to thrive in a competitive landscape, consistently delivering value to its customers.

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How does SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.'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.

64

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

32

Industry Benchmark

SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.'s score of 64 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd., headquartered in Japan, currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., which may influence its climate-related initiatives and reporting. As of now, there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges from SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. However, emissions data and performance metrics may be inherited from its parent company, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., at a cascade level of 1. This means that any climate commitments or emissions reductions would be reflective of the broader strategies employed by the parent organisation. In the context of the financial services industry, companies are increasingly focusing on sustainability and carbon neutrality. While specific initiatives or targets from SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. are not available, the overarching commitment to climate action within the financial sector suggests a potential alignment with industry standards and practices.

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Scope 1
10,526,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
0,000
Scope 2
179,615,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
10,050,000
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-
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.'s primary industry is Financial Intermediation, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.'s Location?

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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. This request for SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and increased significantly since 2013, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 60% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
60%
Capital Goods
31%
Business Travel
4%
Employee Commuting
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.'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.

SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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