Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc
SMBC Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, SMBC Group completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
SMBC Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 7 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into SMBC Group's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SMBC Group amounted to 127,830 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SMBC Group decreased by 31.61%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
SMBC Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SMBC Group's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of SMBC Group were 13,570 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has SMBC Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SMBC Group's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), SMBC Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.03%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are SMBC Group's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, SMBC Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 87,220 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 114,260 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has SMBC Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), SMBC Group's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 33.86% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does SMBC Group use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, SMBC Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
SMBC Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into SMBC Group's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, SMBC Group reported 1,647,960 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2025 disclosure of SMBC Group includes a breakdown across 7 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
SMBC Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SMBC Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, SMBC Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,647,960 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has SMBC Group reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, SMBC Group's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 8,295.96%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2024), SMBC Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SMBC Group 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SMBC Group disclose?
In 2025, SMBC Group reported emissions for 7 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of SMBC Group's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to SMBC Group's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,091,820 tCO₂e (66.25%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 389,450 tCO₂e (23.63%)
- Business Travel (Cat. 6): 81,170 tCO₂e (4.93%)
SMBC Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SMBC Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, SMBC Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 13,570 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 33,781 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
SMBC Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SMBC Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, SMBC Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.4 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 0.53 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does SMBC Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, SMBC Group ranked 11 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
SMBC Group is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into SMBC Group's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, SMBC Group reported a total carbon footprint of 1,775,790 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.47% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to SMBC Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.8% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.43%. a