Sumco Corp
Sumco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Sumco 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).
Sumco has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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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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Unspecified Calculation Method | 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 |
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.  a | 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 Sumco's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sumco amounted to 975,000 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 Sumco increased by 22.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Sumco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sumco were 33,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sumco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sumco's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 32%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sumco's Scope 1 emissions increased by 17.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are Sumco's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sumco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 942,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Sumco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sumco's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sumco 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sumco's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) rose by 23.14% in 2023, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a
What methodology does Sumco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sumco reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sumco's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sumco's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sumco reported 1,133,000 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 Sumco includes a breakdown across 7 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 chain a
Sumco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sumco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,133,000 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 Sumco reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sumco's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 28,225%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sumco's Scope 3 emissions increased by 28.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sumco disclose?
In 2023, Sumco 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 Sumco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Sumco's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 609,000 tCO₂e (53.7%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 319,000 tCO₂e (28.13%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 108,000 tCO₂e (9.52%)
Sumco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sumco’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Sumco reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 33,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,012 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sumco's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sumco's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Sumco reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.96 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.63 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sumco rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Sumco ranked 13 out of 16 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Sumco among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector. a
Insights into Sumco's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sumco reported a total carbon footprint of 2,108,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 25.85% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Sumco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 53.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 44.69%. a