SMC Corp

Common Name
SMC
Country
Japan
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Specialty Industrial Machinery
Employees
24,256
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 GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, SMC 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, SMC has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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Insights into SMC's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SMC amounted to 136,548 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SMC decreased by 24.04%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a

SMC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SMC's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of SMC were 50,507 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has SMC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, SMC's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that SMC's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), SMC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 16.7%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a

What are SMC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, SMC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 86,041 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has SMC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, SMC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 21.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), SMC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 27.78% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a

What methodology does SMC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, SMC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

SMC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into SMC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, SMC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 50,507 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,192 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 8.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

SMC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00010,000100,0001,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00020,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)HHHHarmonic Drive SystemsYear: 2023Scope 1: 209 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.39 tCO2e/$MMiuraYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,198 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,055Scope 1 Intensity: 3.03 tCO2e/$MNabtescoYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,929 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,359Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MKawasaki Heavy IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 142,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,211Scope 1 Intensity: 11.66 tCO2e/$MUlvacYear: 2023Scope 1: 6,397 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,572Scope 1 Intensity: 4.07 tCO2e/$MJapan Steel WorksYear: 2023Scope 1: 61,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,792Scope 1 Intensity: 34.04 tCO2e/$MOkumaYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,709Scope 1 Intensity: 4.27 tCO2e/$MHoshizakiYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,192 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,838Scope 1 Intensity: 0.77 tCO2e/$MEbaraYear: 2024Scope 1: 71,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,520Scope 1 Intensity: 12.86 tCO2e/$MAzbilYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,329 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,090Scope 1 Intensity: 2.07 tCO2e/$MYokogawa ElectricYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,141 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,567Scope 1 Intensity: 3.40 tCO2e/$MMakino Milling MachineYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,467 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,712Scope 1 Intensity: 3.19 tCO2e/$MNGK InsulatorsYear: 2023Scope 1: 270,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,198Scope 1 Intensity: 64.31 tCO2e/$MDaifukuYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,853 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,038Scope 1 Intensity: 2.19 tCO2e/$MNidecYear: 2023Scope 1: 269,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,838Scope 1 Intensity: 15.98 tCO2e/$MAmadaYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,336 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,664Scope 1 Intensity: 2.38 tCO2e/$MCentral Japan RailwayYear: 2023Scope 1: 88,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,513Scope 1 Intensity: 8.37 tCO2e/$MMitsubishi Heavy IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 130,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,553Scope 1 Intensity: 4.12 tCO2e/$MUshioYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,539 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,314Scope 1 Intensity: 2.69 tCO2e/$MSumitomo Heavy IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,272 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,647Scope 1 Intensity: 4.74 tCO2e/$MIHIYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,951 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,733Scope 1 Intensity: 6.64 tCO2e/$MFanucYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,266 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,251Scope 1 Intensity: 10.71 tCO2e/$MTHKYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,816 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,488Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MSG HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 285,220 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,770Scope 1 Intensity: 26.48 tCO2e/$MIwataniYear: 2023Scope 1: 116,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,804Scope 1 Intensity: 17.05 tCO2e/$MSMCYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,507 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,192Scope 1 Intensity: 8.16 tCO2e/$M

How does SMC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, SMC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 8.16 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.12 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does SMC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, SMC ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

SMC is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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