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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Cement Production 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.
Industry Benchmark
Sumitomo Osaka Cement's score of 47 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Sumitomo Osaka Cement's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sumitomo Osaka Cement reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,540,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 172,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 1,060,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This marks a significant reduction in emissions compared to previous years, particularly in Scope 1 emissions, which decreased from about 8,810,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021. Over the years, the company has shown a trend of decreasing emissions, with Scope 1 emissions dropping from approximately 9,365,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017 to the latest figure in 2023. Scope 2 emissions have also seen a decline, from about 515,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to 172,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. However, there are no specific reduction targets or climate pledges documented, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Overall, while Sumitomo Osaka Cement has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that further commitments could enhance its climate action efforts.
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Add to project| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Sumitomo Osaka Cement is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
