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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd., a prominent player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in Japan (JP) and has established a significant presence across Asia, Europe, and North America. Founded in 1949, the company has evolved to specialise in advanced materials, including functional chemicals, polymer products, and specialty gases, catering to diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, and pharmaceuticals. With a commitment to innovation, Sumitomo Seika is renowned for its unique offerings, such as high-performance polymer films and environmentally friendly chemical solutions. The company has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in sustainable practices and a strong market position as a trusted supplier in the global chemical landscape. Through its dedication to quality and sustainability, Sumitomo Seika continues to drive progress in the chemical industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sumitomo Seika Chemicals'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.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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 Seika Chemicals's score of 41 is higher than 98% 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 Seika Chemicals's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 252,000,000 kg CO2e across Scope 1 and 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54.6% by FY2033, using FY2022 as the baseline. Additionally, they plan to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 32.5% within the same timeframe. In 2021, their emissions included approximately 187,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 66,500,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 253,500,000 kg CO2e for these scopes. The company has consistently reported emissions data, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability in their environmental impact. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals is actively working towards aligning its emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their goals contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. This strategic approach highlights their dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship within the chemicals sector.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals is committed to some 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.

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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