Sumitomo Electric Industries

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Sumitomo Electric Industries doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 44

Sumitomo Electric Industries has a DitchCarbon Score of 44 out of 100, indicating moderate performance in sustainability measures. This score reflects the company’s current carbon intensity level, suggesting there is significant room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would denote stronger efforts towards achieving lower carbon intensity and better environmental sustainability.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Sumitomo Electric Industries operates in the services sector, which has a very low carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

Very low

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Very high

Sumitomo Electric Industries, located in Japan, benefits from the country’s low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy grid. This regional advantage supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing the carbon footprint associated with their operations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

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...this company is doing 0.15% better in emissions than the industry average.

Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, founded in 1983 and based in Research Triangle Park, NC, is a prominent player in the services sector, particularly within the optical fiber industry. As a subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries, the company specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of optical fiber technology and connectivity solutions. Their offerings include fiber optic cables, fusion splicing equipment, and innovative Air-Blown Fiber systems, catering to a wide range of network deployments across the Americas.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Sumitomo Electric Industries

Sumitomo Electric Industries should foster partnerships with industry peers to exchange best practices and resources, thereby enhancing their collective ability to diminish Scope 3 emissions.

Good news, Sumitomo Electric has committed to SBTi targets

Sumitomo Electric Industries has committed to significantly reducing its greenhouse gas emissions from company operations, aligning with the ambitious goal of limiting global warming to well below 2°C. This commitment encompasses both direct emissions and indirect emissions from purchased energy.
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