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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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30

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo's score of 30 is higher than 77% 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 5,102,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 4,530,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 572,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across its operations by 2050. Additionally, Sumitomo plans to reduce its total CO2 emissions by 50% or more by 2035, using 2019 as the baseline year. Over the years, Sumitomo's emissions have fluctuated, with significant figures from previous years including 2,293,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 2,081,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022 for Scope 1 and 2 combined. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which reached approximately 16,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and remained consistent in subsequent years. Sumitomo's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its comprehensive approach to emissions reduction, targeting all scopes of emissions. The company is actively working towards its long-term goals, demonstrating a proactive stance in addressing climate change and contributing to global sustainability efforts.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
934,276,000
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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
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
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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
Reduction Actions

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