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Sumitomo Bakelite

Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., a leading player in the advanced materials industry, is headquartered in Japan. Established in 1913, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the development of high-performance plastics and resins. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Sumitomo Bakelite excels in sectors such as automotive, electronics, and industrial applications. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including phenolic resins and thermosetting plastics, which are distinguished by their durability and heat resistance. Sumitomo Bakelite's commitment to research and development has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for various industries. Notable achievements include advancements in eco-friendly materials, reflecting the company's dedication to sustainability and technological excellence.

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50

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Bakelite's score of 50 is higher than 97% 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 Bakelite's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sumitomo Bakelite reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 154,750,000 kg CO2e, which includes 79,554,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 75,195,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were significant, amounting to approximately 947,000,000 kg CO2e, with major contributions from purchased goods and services (718,000,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (61,000,000 kg CO2e). The company has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its carbon footprint. By FY2030, Sumitomo Bakelite aims to achieve a 48% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a FY2021 baseline. Furthermore, they are committed to a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, specifically targeting areas such as purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts. Sumitomo Bakelite's initiatives demonstrate a clear commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship within the chemicals sector.

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Scope 1
90,643,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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Scope 2
145,869,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Bakelite's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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 Bakelite 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 Bakelite 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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