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 score of 37 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sumitomo Osaka Cement reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,540,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 172,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,060,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Over the years, the company has shown a commitment to addressing its carbon footprint, with significant emissions recorded in previous years, such as 8,810,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 and 179,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2 in 2021. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by the company. This lack of defined climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a potential area for improvement in their sustainability strategy. The company operates within the cement industry, which is known for its high carbon emissions, making it crucial for Sumitomo Osaka Cement to enhance its climate commitments to align with global sustainability goals.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 2,951,730,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 5,159,636,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 8,111,366,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.