Sumitomo Osaka Cement
Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Sumitomo Osaka Cement, is a leading player in the cement industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1949, the company has grown to become a significant force in the construction materials sector, with major operations across Asia and a strong presence in the domestic market. Specialising in the production of high-quality cement and related products, Sumitomo Osaka Cement is renowned for its innovative approaches to sustainability and efficiency. The company’s core offerings include ordinary Portland cement, blended cement, and various specialty products, all designed to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry. With a commitment to excellence, Sumitomo Osaka Cement has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted supplier in the market. Its dedication to quality and environmental stewardship has earned the company recognition as a leader in sustainable practices within the cement sector.
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Sumitomo Osaka Cement's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sumitomo Osaka Cement reported a gross total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of approximately 783,000 tonnes CO2e and a net total of about 724,000 tonnes CO2e, although specific absolute emissions data for that year is not disclosed. In 2022, the company recorded significant emissions across various scopes: Scope 1 emissions totalled about 8,425,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 195,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions included 66,500 kg CO2e from capital goods, 2,200 kg CO2e from business travel, 900 kg CO2e from employee commute, 64,100 kg CO2e from processing of sold products, 47,300 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services, 524,500 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, and 369,200 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. The company has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other frameworks. However, it continues to disclose its emissions data and is actively engaged in monitoring its environmental impact. The absence of defined reduction targets suggests a need for further commitment to climate action within the cement industry context, which is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon footprints.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 9,150,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 215,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,624,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000 |
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Sumitomo Osaka Cement 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.
