Sumitomo Metal Mining
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. (SMM), headquartered in Japan, is a leading player in the global mining and metals industry. Established in 1950, the company has built a strong reputation for its expertise in non-ferrous metal production, particularly copper, gold, and nickel. With significant operations across Asia, North America, and South America, SMM has positioned itself as a key supplier in the mining sector. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to mining and metallurgy, offering unique products such as high-purity copper and advanced materials for electronics. SMM's commitment to sustainability and technological advancement has earned it a prominent market position, making it a trusted partner for various industries. Notable achievements include its strategic investments in resource development and a robust portfolio of mining projects that underscore its leadership in the sector.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Sumitomo Metal Mining'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Sumitomo Metal Mining's score of 34 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sumitomo Metal Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally, comprising 1,830,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 726,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,409,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 7,353,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,965,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 858,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 4,530,000,000 kg CO2e. The data indicates a focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. Historically, in 2021, Sumitomo Metal Mining's total emissions were approximately 2,815,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 at 2,647,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 1,786,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, which may limit their ability to demonstrate a clear trajectory towards emissions reduction. Overall, while Sumitomo Metal Mining has made strides in emissions reporting, the absence of defined reduction targets suggests an opportunity for further commitment to climate action.
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Get Started| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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 Metal Mining is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
