Sumitomo Metal Mining

Sumitomo Metal Mining, a company in the basic iron and steel sector headquartered in Japan, has reported its greenhouse gas emissions for several years. In 2024, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 7.11 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling around 1.72 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 632 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 4.95 billion kg CO2e. Within its Scope 3 reporting for 2024, purchased goods and services were the largest contributor at approximately 4.26 billion kg CO2e.

Looking back, in 2023, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.83 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of around 726 million kg CO2e, with Scope 3 data not being disclosed for that year.

Prior to 2023, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually. For instance, in 2022, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 2.82 billion kg CO2e. In 2021, this figure was about 2.65 billion kg CO2e, and in 2020, it was approximately 2.76 billion kg CO2e. In 2019, Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled around 2.81 billion kg CO2e. Between 2015 and 2018, Scope 1 and 2 emissions remained in a similar range, with figures like 3.23 billion kg CO2e in 2015 and 2.81 billion kg CO2e in 2018.

Sumitomo Metal Mining's sustainability reports also provide some context on its climate commitments. However, specific quantitative reduction targets aligned with SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) or a Climate Pledge were not detailed in the provided information. The company does reference its reporting on emissions intensity indices, such as a GHG emissions intensity index of 670.0 (tonne) in 2019 and an energy intensity index of 700.0 (tonne) in the same year, indicating a focus on improving efficiency.