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Iron and Steel Production
JP
updated 9 days ago

Sumitomo Metal Mining

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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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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Iron and Steel Production 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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Metal Mining's score of 23 is higher than 61% 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 6,965,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure 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, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by purchased goods and services, accounting for about 3,603,000,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the company's emissions in 2022 were approximately 2,823,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,965,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 858,000,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a significant increase in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed, Sumitomo Metal Mining is actively engaged in sustainability practices, as evidenced by their participation in the CDP initiative. However, no specific science-based targets (SBTi) or climate pledges have been reported. Overall, while the company has made strides in transparency regarding its emissions, it currently lacks defined reduction targets to mitigate its carbon footprint effectively.

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Scope 1
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Metal Mining's primary industry is Basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and first products thereof, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Metal Mining is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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