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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), a leading Japanese financial institution, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with a significant presence across Asia and other global markets. Established in 2001 through the merger of Sumitomo Bank and Sakura Bank, SMFG operates primarily within the financial intermediation services sector, excluding insurance and pension funding. Its core offerings include commercial banking, corporate finance, and asset management, distinguished by a strong focus on client-centric solutions and innovative financial products.
As one of Japan’s largest financial groups, SMFG has built a reputation for stability and comprehensive financial services, serving a diverse range of corporate and individual clients. Its strategic initiatives and robust market position underscore its role as a key player in the financial industry, both domestically and internationally.
+43 vs industry average
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial’s score of 80 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation is among the least carbon-intensive industries
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.72 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This included about 14 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 68 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1.65 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2024, their total emissions were approximately 1.68 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 14 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 89 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1.58 billion kg CO2e. This marks a slight increase from 2023, when total emissions were approximately 1.75 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 15 million kg CO2e (Scope 1), 137 million kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1.6 billion kg CO2e (Scope 3).
The company is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its business activities (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030. They also aim for net-zero emissions across their investment and loan portfolios by 2050. Specific near-term absolute targets include a 40% decrease in Scope 1 emissions by financial year 2026 compared to financial year 2022, and a 55% decrease in Scope 2 emissions by financial year 2027 compared to financial year 2022. For the energy sector within Scope 3, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial targets a reduction in coal-related emissions by about 60% by 2030, compared to 2020 levels. Additionally, a target was set in fiscal year 2015 to reduce electricity consumption intensity (electricity consumption per total floor area) in fiscal year 2030 by 19.0% compared to fiscal year 2009. The emissions data and climate commitments are reported by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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