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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Sumitomo Metal Mining's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sumitomo Metal Mining, headquartered in Japan, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 6,965,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 1,830,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 726,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 4,409,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, within Scope 3, emissions from business travel were about 1,000,000 kg CO2e, employee commute accounted for approximately 3,000,000 kg CO2e, and waste generated in operations contributed around 7,000,000 kg CO2e. For the Japanese operations in 2023, the company disclosed only Scope 3 emissions, which included 1,000,000 kg CO2e from business travel, 3,000,000 kg CO2e from employee commute, and 7,000,000 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Sumitomo Metal Mining has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments, nor have they reported any Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets. The company’s climate strategy appears to be in the early stages, with no documented pledges or targets for emissions reduction. Overall, while Sumitomo Metal Mining has provided a comprehensive overview of its emissions, the absence of reduction targets indicates a potential area for future development in their sustainability efforts.
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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.
