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Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as SMCC, is a prominent player in the construction industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1975, the company has built a strong reputation for its expertise in civil engineering, building construction, and environmental projects, primarily operating across Asia and the Middle East. SMCC is renowned for its innovative approach to construction, offering a diverse range of services that include infrastructure development, urban planning, and disaster prevention solutions. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market, enabling it to secure significant projects and partnerships. With a focus on advanced technology and efficient project management, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a leader in the construction sector. Its dedication to excellence continues to drive its success and influence in the industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Construction Work 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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's score of 41 is higher than 96% 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 Mitsui Construction Co's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co., Ltd. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 114,925,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 15,815,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, including about 1,312,103,000 kg CO2e from the use of sold products and 1,239,530,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by FY2030, using FY2020 as the baseline. Additionally, it targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the use of sold products within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co. is actively working towards significant emissions reductions, reflecting its commitment to sustainability in the construction and engineering sector.

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99,667,000
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Scope 2
21,052,000
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Scope 3
1,631,788,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co's primary industry is Construction work (45), which is low 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 Mitsui Construction Co is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co is participating in some 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
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