Smc
SMC Corporation, commonly referred to as SMC, is a leading global provider of pneumatic and automation technology, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1959, the company has grown to become a key player in the industry, with a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. SMC specialises in a wide range of products, including actuators, valves, and air preparation equipment, known for their innovative design and reliability. The company’s commitment to quality and efficiency has positioned it as a preferred partner for various sectors, including manufacturing, automotive, and electronics. With a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction, SMC has achieved numerous milestones, solidifying its reputation as a market leader in pneumatic solutions.
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Smc's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, SMC Corporation reported approximately 49,500 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, specifically from employee commuting. The previous year, 2022, SMC disclosed a total of 179,773,000 kg CO2e in combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with 60,634,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 119,139,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. In 2021, the company reported similar figures, with 60,240,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 137,918,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, totalling 198,158,000 kg CO2e. SMC Corporation has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 48% by FY2030, using FY2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 33% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as from the use of sold products, within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global effort to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its net-zero ambitions, although specific long-term targets beyond FY2030 have not been detailed. SMC's emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures and commitments are independently reported by SMC Corporation.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 50,907,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 110,199,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000 |
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Smc is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.
