Sumitomo
Sumitomo Corporation, a prominent player in the global trading and investment landscape, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1919, the company has established a strong presence across various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and the Americas. As a diversified conglomerate, Sumitomo operates in multiple industries, including metals, machinery, chemicals, and infrastructure development. The company is renowned for its core services in resource development, logistics, and financial services, which are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a rich history marked by key milestones, Sumitomo has consistently positioned itself as a leader in the market, achieving notable accolades for its contributions to economic development and environmental stewardship. Its unique approach to business, combining traditional values with modern practices, sets Sumitomo apart in the competitive landscape.
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Sumitomo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sumitomo Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,102,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 4,530,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 572,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 25,070,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions from Scope 1 and 2 combined also amount to approximately 5,102,000,000 kg CO2e. Looking back to 2022, the company disclosed Scope 3 emissions of approximately 46,430,000 kg CO2e in Japan, with significant contributions from business travel (10,280,000 kg CO2e) and downstream leased assets (31,630,000 kg CO2e). Sumitomo has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its operations by 2050. The company plans to reduce its overall CO2 emissions by 50% or more by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, it targets a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions from its power generation business by 2035, with a specific focus on reducing emissions from coal-fired power generation by 60%. These commitments reflect Sumitomo's proactive approach to addressing climate change and align with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction. The company is also working towards achieving Science-Based Targets, aiming for a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 10% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2025, based on 2020 levels.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 934,276,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 752,378,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 |
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Sumitomo is not participating in any 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.
