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.
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Industry Benchmark
Sumitomo Metal Mining's score of 23 is higher than 62% 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 Metal Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,556,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,830,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 726,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 4,409,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 3,603,000,000 kg CO2e) and capital goods (about 551,000,000 kg CO2e). Comparatively, in 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 2,823,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,965,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 858,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Sumitomo Metal Mining has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the industry context. Overall, while the company has made strides in emissions reporting, the lack of defined reduction strategies may impact its long-term sustainability goals.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sumitomo Metal Mining 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.
