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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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32

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo's score of 32 is higher than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sumitomo's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sumitomo Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,530,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 572,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 5,102,000,000 kg CO2e from these two scopes. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 1,528,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 553,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 2,081,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its operations by 2050. Additionally, Sumitomo plans to reduce its CO2 emissions by 50% or more by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to tackling climate change. In Japan, for 2022, Sumitomo reported Scope 3 emissions of approximately 46,430,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from downstream leased assets and business travel. This data highlights the importance of addressing indirect emissions in their overall strategy. Sumitomo's initiatives align with industry standards for climate action, demonstrating a proactive stance in reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to global sustainability efforts.

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Scope 1
934,276,000
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Scope 2
752,378,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Sumitomo is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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