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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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How does Sumitomo Chemical India Limited'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.

20

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Chemical India Limited's score of 20 is higher than 58% 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 2023, Sumitomo Chemical India Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 30,088,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 16,115,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This represents a slight increase from 2022, where emissions were about 26,045,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 14,831,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Despite the increase in emissions, Sumitomo Chemical India has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The emissions intensity for Scope 1 and Scope 2 combined is reported at approximately 0.108 kg CO2e per tonne of production in 2023. As of the latest data, the company is yet to establish formal climate pledges or science-based targets for emissions reduction, indicating a potential area for future commitment and improvement in their sustainability strategy.

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20222023
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26,045,000
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Scope 2
14,831,000
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Scope 3
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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.

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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

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 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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