The Bridgestone Essence
The Bridgestone Corporation, commonly known as Bridgestone, is a leading global manufacturer of tyres and rubber products, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1931, the company has established itself as a key player in the automotive and industrial sectors, with significant operations across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Bridgestone is renowned for its innovative tyre technology, offering a diverse range of products that cater to passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, and specialty applications. The company’s commitment to sustainability and performance sets its offerings apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Bridgestone has achieved numerous accolades, including recognition for its environmental initiatives and advancements in tyre design.
DitchCarbon Score
How does The Bridgestone Essence'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.
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Industry Benchmark
The Bridgestone Essence's score of 29 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
The Bridgestone Essence's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Bridgestone Corporation reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1511000000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 377000000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 99201000000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 28% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Bridgestone aims for 92% of its suppliers, based on emissions from purchased goods and services, to establish science-based targets by 2026. Over the years, Bridgestone has demonstrated significant fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions peaking at approximately 3946000000 kg CO2e in 2019. The company has set its targets in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that its reduction strategies are consistent with the goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Bridgestone's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to sustainability, focusing on both direct emissions and the emissions of its supply chain, thereby contributing to broader climate action efforts.
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Add to project| 2011 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,114,245,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,450,139,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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The Bridgestone Essence 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.
