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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc., commonly referred to as SMTH, is a prominent financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1925, the company has evolved into a leading player in the trust banking sector, offering a diverse range of services including asset management, real estate, and financial consulting. With a strong presence in Japan and expanding operations across Asia, SMTH is recognised for its innovative approach to wealth management and investment solutions. The firm’s unique blend of traditional trust services and modern financial products positions it as a trusted partner for both individual and institutional clients. Notable achievements include its consistent ranking among the top trust banks in Japan, reflecting its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Through its comprehensive suite of services, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings continues to shape the future of finance in the region.

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How does Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

46

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings's score of 46 is higher than 70% 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 Trust Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings reported significant carbon emissions, with approximately 20,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 combined, and about 255,500,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the figures were slightly lower, with around 20,900,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2, and about 196,100,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. Specifically, they target net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, as outlined in their Carbon Neutral Commitment announced in October 2021. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to addressing climate change and aligns with global sustainability goals. Overall, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining transparency in its emissions reporting.

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Scope 1
4,907,000
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Scope 2
35,925,000
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0,000,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000,000
000,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very 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 Trust Holdings 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 Mitsui Trust Holdings 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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