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Sumitomo Rubber Industries

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., a prominent player in the global tyre and rubber industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP). Founded in 1909, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Specialising in the manufacture of high-quality tyres for passenger vehicles, trucks, and motorcycles, Sumitomo Rubber is renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability. The company’s core products, including the popular Dunlop and Falken tyre brands, are distinguished by their performance, durability, and advanced design features. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Sumitomo Rubber Industries has solidified its market position as a leader in the automotive sector, consistently achieving notable accolades for quality and innovation.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Rubber Industries's score of 58 is higher than 95% 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 Rubber Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Sumitomo Rubber Industries reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,073,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a slight increase from 2024, where emissions were about 1,036,000,000 kg CO2e, and a rise from 2023's total of approximately 1,011,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed emissions across various scopes, with 2023 data indicating Scope 1 emissions at about 1,034,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 37,167,000,000 kg CO2e. Sumitomo Rubber Industries has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2017 levels, which translates to a 50% reduction target. Additionally, the company is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated their near-term targets, which include a 55% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2017 baseline, alongside a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. These commitments position Sumitomo Rubber Industries as a proactive player in the automotive and components sector, aligning with global efforts to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Rubber Industries's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is 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 Rubber Industries is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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