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Sumitomo Chemical India Limited

Sumitomo Chemical India Limited, a subsidiary of the renowned Sumitomo Chemical Company, is headquartered in India and operates extensively across the country. Established in 2000, the company has made significant strides in the agrochemicals, specialty chemicals, and pharmaceuticals sectors, positioning itself as a key player in the Indian market. With a diverse portfolio that includes crop protection products, insecticides, and herbicides, Sumitomo Chemical India stands out for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company’s focus on research and development has led to the introduction of unique formulations that cater to the specific needs of Indian farmers. Recognised for its quality and reliability, Sumitomo Chemical India Limited continues to enhance its market presence, contributing to agricultural productivity and environmental stewardship in the region.

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37

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Chemical India Limited's score of 37 is higher than 91% 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 Chemical India Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical India Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24,283,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 12,674,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, along with 7,554,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a continued commitment to monitoring and managing their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. In 2023, the company recorded emissions of about 26,045,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 14,831,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a reduction in emissions from the previous year. The 2022 figures were approximately 30,088,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 16,115,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This trend demonstrates a proactive approach to reducing their carbon emissions over the years. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Sumitomo Chemical India Limited's ongoing efforts to track and report emissions suggest a commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility. The company continues to focus on improving emissions intensity, with reported values of 0.00707 for Scope 1 and 2 in 2023 and 0.00634 in 2024, indicating progress in their operational efficiency.

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Scope 1
30,088,000
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Scope 2
16,115,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Chemical India Limited'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 Chemical India Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sumitomo Chemical India Limited 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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