Sumitomo Seika Chemicals

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals, a company operating in the Chemicals sector, has outlined ambitious climate commitments, including significant GHG emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Carbon Emissions Data:

For the reporting year 2024, Sumitomo Seika Chemicals reported Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 1.71 billion kg CO2e. Their Scope 1 and 2 emissions for the same period were approximately 246 million kg CO2e.

In 2023, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.94 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 252 million kg CO2e.

The previous year, 2022, saw Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.78 billion kg CO2e and Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 286 million kg CO2e.

In 2021, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.81 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 282 million kg CO2e.

For 2020, Scope 1 and 2 emissions were reported at approximately 296 million kg CO2e.

Climate Commitments and Reduction Targets:

Sumitomo Seika Chemicals has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 54.6% by FY2033, using FY2022 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, and the end-of-life treatment of sold products, by 32.5% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with a 1.5°C warming scenario.