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Sumco Corp
Sumco's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 11 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSumco amounted to1,184,000metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sumcodecreased by 47.49%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Sumco's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumco's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sumco were 87,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Sumco reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sumco's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 234.62%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Sumco's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 26.89%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Sumco's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sumco reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,097,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Sumco reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sumco's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have increased by 56.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year(2023), Sumco's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 48.64% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Sumco use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Sumco reported 1,397,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Sumco includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 0 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Sumco's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sumco reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,397,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 89.62%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.38%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Sumco reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sumco's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 128.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumco's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 51.86%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sumco disclose?
In 2024, Sumco reported emissions for 11 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 Sumco's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sumco's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 696,000 tCOâ‚‚e(49.82%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 290,000 tCOâ‚‚e(20.76%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 150,000 tCOâ‚‚e(10.74%)
Sumco's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sumco’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sumco reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 87,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,526 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 34.44 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Sumco reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 34.44 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2, 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 2024, Sumco ranked 20 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Sumco reported a total carbon footprint of 2,581,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 49.95% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Sumco's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 54.13% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 42.5%.a