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Furniture Manufacturing
JP
updated 2 months ago

Sumitomo Rubber Industries Sustainability Profile

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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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53

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Rubber Industries's score of 53 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

72%

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Sumitomo Rubber Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sumitomo Rubber Industries reported approximately 37.2 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions, with no disclosed data for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to halve its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2017 baseline, and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Additionally, it targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices within the automotive sector.

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Scope 1
293,000,000
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
33,170,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Rubber Industries's primary industry is Furniture Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Location?

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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.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 6% last year and increased significantly since 2009, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 83% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Use of Sold Products
83%
Purchased Goods and Services
12%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%

Sumitomo Rubber Industries's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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 Rubber Industries has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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