Sumitomo Bakelite Co Ltd
Sumitomo Bakelite's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Sumitomo Bakelite 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, Sumitomo Bakelite has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sumitomo Bakelite's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sumitomo Bakelite amounted to 154,749 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 Sumitomo Bakelite decreased by 13.66%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b
Sumitomo Bakelite's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumitomo Bakelite's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sumitomo Bakelite were 79,554 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sumitomo Bakelite reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sumitomo Bakelite's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sumitomo Bakelite's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.46%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a b
What are Sumitomo Bakelite's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sumitomo Bakelite reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 75,195 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Sumitomo Bakelite reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sumitomo Bakelite's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 49.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sumitomo Bakelite's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 20.91% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Sumitomo Bakelite use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sumitomo Bakelite reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sumitomo Bakelite's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sumitomo Bakelite’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Sumitomo Bakelite reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 79,554 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,139 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 37.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sumitomo Bakelite's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sumitomo Bakelite's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Sumitomo Bakelite reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 37.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 110.12 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sumitomo Bakelite rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Sumitomo Bakelite ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Sumitomo Bakelite is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a