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Rubber and Plastic Products
US
updated 9 months ago

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC Sustainability Profile

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Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC, a prominent player in the tyre manufacturing industry, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1909, the company has established itself as a leader in producing high-quality tyres for various vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Renowned for its innovative technologies and commitment to sustainability, Sumitomo Rubber USA offers a diverse range of products, including the popular Falken brand, which is celebrated for its performance and durability. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as expanding its manufacturing capabilities and enhancing its market presence. With a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Sumitomo Rubber USA continues to solidify its position as a trusted name in the tyre industry.

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48

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Rubber and Plastic Products 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC's score of 48 is higher than 75% 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 USA, LLC's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., which may influence its climate commitments and performance metrics. As part of its climate strategy, Sumitomo Rubber USA inherits various sustainability initiatives from its parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. This includes commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are cascaded down from the parent organisation. However, specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed for Sumitomo Rubber USA. While no absolute emissions figures are provided, the company is aligned with industry standards for climate action and sustainability. The absence of specific data highlights the need for ongoing transparency and commitment to reducing carbon emissions in line with global climate goals.

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How Carbon Intensive is Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC's primary industry is Rubber and Plastic Products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC'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 USA, LLC is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC'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 USA, LLC'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 USA, LLC 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.

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

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