Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Sumitomo Realty, is a prominent player in the Japanese real estate industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1896, the company has established itself as a leader in property development, management, and investment, with a strong presence in major urban regions across Japan. Specialising in residential, commercial, and office properties, Sumitomo Realty is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable development and urban revitalisation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the successful completion of numerous high-profile projects that enhance urban landscapes while prioritising environmental considerations. With a solid market position, Sumitomo Realty continues to excel, recognised for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Its unique blend of tradition and modernity sets it apart in the competitive real estate sector, making it a trusted name in property solutions.
How does Sumitomo Realty'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.
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Sumitomo Realty's score of 35 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Sumitomo Realty reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,673,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 162,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 4,511,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious long-term targets to reduce its CO2 emissions by 50% or more by 2035, compared to 2019 levels, for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects a significant effort to address climate change and aligns with industry standards for sustainability. The emissions data indicates a reliance on upstream activities, with substantial contributions from categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 851,000,000 kg CO2e) and the use of sold products (approximately 2,640,000,000 kg CO2e). Notably, the company has not yet reported any renewable energy usage in its electricity consumption. Overall, Sumitomo Realty's climate commitments and emissions data highlight its proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint while navigating the complexities of its operational emissions.
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| 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 120,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 5,788,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Sumitomo Realty's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and decreased by approximately 22% since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 59% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sumitomo Realty has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

