Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd
Sumitomo Chemical's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical 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).
Sumitomo Chemical has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  c | 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.  c | 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.  c | 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.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sumitomo Chemical's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sumitomo Chemical amounted to 5,551,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sumitomo Chemical increased by 10.38%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sumitomo Chemical were 4,836,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 1 emissions increased by 13.47%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 715,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Sumitomo Chemical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sumitomo Chemical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Sumitomo Chemical use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sumitomo Chemical's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical reported 3,146,000 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 2024 disclosure of Sumitomo Chemical includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,146,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 78.1% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 21.9% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Sumitomo Chemical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 22.22%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sumitomo Chemical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sumitomo Chemical disclose?
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical 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 Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,661,000 tCO₂e (52.8%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 666,000 tCO₂e (21.17%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 488,000 tCO₂e (15.51%)
Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sumitomo Chemical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,836,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,158 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 299.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sumitomo Chemical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 299.3 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 193.34 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sumitomo Chemical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical ranked 16 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Sumitomo Chemical is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Sumitomo Chemical's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sumitomo Chemical reported a total carbon footprint of 8,697,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.89% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Sumitomo Chemical's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 55.61% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.17%. a