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updated 25 days ago

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Sustainability Profile

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Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI), headquartered in Japan, is a prominent player in the heavy machinery and industrial equipment sector. Founded in 1888, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. SHI excels in manufacturing a diverse range of products, including industrial machinery, construction equipment, and precision machinery. Its commitment to innovation and quality sets it apart in the competitive landscape. Notable achievements include advancements in eco-friendly technologies and a robust portfolio of cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of industries worldwide. With a solid market position, Sumitomo Heavy Industries continues to drive growth and sustainability, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the heavy industries sector.

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42

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Machinery and Equipment 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 Heavy Industries's score of 42 is higher than 65% 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 Heavy Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sumitomo Heavy Industries (SHI), headquartered in Japan, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 156,903,000 kg CO2e, which includes 36,272,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 120,631,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 76,761,104,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products (approximately 75,463,187,000 kg CO2e). SHI has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions during product manufacturing (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030, compared to the fiscal year 2019 levels. Additionally, the Board of Directors has resolved to achieve carbon neutrality across the entire SHI Group by 2050, with interim targets established through 2030. The company’s emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are directly sourced from Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. As part of its sustainability strategy, SHI is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while enhancing transparency in its emissions reporting.

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Scope 2
128,883,100
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Scope 3
276,816,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Sumitomo Heavy Industries's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Heavy Industries's primary industry is Machinery and equipment n.e.c. (29), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sumitomo Heavy Industries'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 Heavy Industries is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sumitomo Heavy Industries's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased significantly since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 98% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
98%
Purchased Goods and Services
1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Investments
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Sumitomo Heavy Industries'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 Heavy Industries 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
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