SMC Corp
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), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
SMC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 15 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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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
- Total Scope 1
- 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
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into SMC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, SMC reported 22,832,000 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 2023 disclosure of SMC includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
SMC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SMC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, SMC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 22,832,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 9.21% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 90.79% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SMC disclose?
In 2023, SMC reported emissions for 15 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of SMC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to SMC's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 20,708,000 tCO₂e (90.7%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,576,000 tCO₂e (6.9%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 363,000 tCO₂e (1.59%)
SMC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
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
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 3.4, 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 18 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
Insights into SMC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, SMC reported a total carbon footprint of 22,968,548 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12,676.42% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to SMC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.41% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.37%.a