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Metal Fabrication
AU
updated 2 months ago

Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd Sustainability Profile

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Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of the renowned Sumitomo Corporation, is headquartered in Australia and operates extensively across the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1963, the company has built a strong reputation in the trading and investment sector, focusing on diverse industries such as metals, machinery, chemicals, and infrastructure development. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Sumitomo Australia offers a unique range of products and services, including advanced materials and cutting-edge technology solutions. The company is recognised for its strategic partnerships and market leadership, consistently achieving significant milestones in project delivery and customer satisfaction. As a key player in the Australian market, Sumitomo Australia continues to drive growth and contribute to the region's economic development.

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How does Sumitomo Australia Pty 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.

21

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Metal Fabrication 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd's score of 21 is lower than 52% 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 Australia Pty Ltd's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sumitomo Corporation

Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While there are no documented reduction targets or initiatives specific to Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd, it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be cascaded from its parent company, Sumitomo Corporation. This relationship could imply adherence to broader corporate sustainability goals and practices established by the parent organisation. As part of the industry context, companies like Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd are increasingly expected to engage in climate action and transparency, aligning with global standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). However, without specific commitments or data from Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd, it is challenging to assess their individual climate impact or reduction strategies.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
5,190,000
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000,000,000
000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
252,869,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
69,848,000
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-
00,000
00,000
00,000
-
-
000,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd's primary industry is Metal Fabrication, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sumitomo Australia Pty 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 Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sumitomo Australia Pty Ltd's Scope 3 emissions, which increased significantly last year and increased significantly since 2016, 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 "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 32% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Use of Sold Products
32%
Purchased Goods and Services
28%
Downstream Leased Assets
17%
Investments
15%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%

Sumitomo Australia Pty 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.

Sumitomo Australia Pty 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
Reduction Actions

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