SMC Corp

Common Name
SMC
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
23,114
Ticker
6273
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
SMC Corporation is a leading global provider in the field of pneumatic technology, specializing in automation solutions. With a focus on manufacturing pneumatic components, SMC's offerings include a b...

SMC's Climate Target Data Preview

As of 2023, SMC has disclosed 3 climate targets aimed at reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These include 3 absolute reduction targets, signaling the company’s commitment to managing and lowering its carbon footprint over time. The targets span various emissions scopes and time horizons, offering insight into SMC ’s climate strategy, ambition level, and alignment with global decarbonization goals.

Target TypeScope of TargetUnitTargetTarget Year
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11)
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 1 - Total, Scope 2 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
Absolute-based Target*
Scope 3 - Total
Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e)
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2030
* This target is limited in scope and does not represent the company's full operational or organizational boundaries

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Insights into SMC's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Pathways

As of 2023, SMC has set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets that cover both its operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) and value chain emissions (Scope 3), offering a comprehensive view of its total carbon footprint.

Does SMC have a target to reduce the emissions from its operations?

As of 2023, SMC has set a target to reduce its operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, specifically those from Scope 1 and Scope 2 sources.

SMC's most ambitious operational target is to reduce these emissions by 48% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 198,158 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2021.

As of 2023, SMC is ahead of schedule on its operational emissions reduction target, having achieved 64.77% of the planned reduction.

SMC's Operational (Scope 1+2) Emissions Pathway

202120232030050 k100 k150 k200 kBaselineCurrent (-31%)Target 2030 (-48%)

Does SMC have a target to reduce the emissions from its value chain?

As of 2023, SMC has set a target to reduce its value chain greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, covering 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.

SMC's most ambitious value chain target is to reduce these emissions by 33% by 2030, compared to a baseline of 14,057,549 Metric Tonnes of CO2 equivalent (mtCO2e) in 2021.

Instead of reducing value chain emissions, SMC has increased them, with 2022 levels exceeding those of the 2021 baseline, placing the company well behind its reduction target.

SMC's Value Chain (Scope 3) Emissions Pathway

20212022203004 M8 M12 M16 MCurrent (+1%)Target 2030 (-33%)
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