Sumitomo Chemical Co Ltd
Sumitomo Chemical's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sumitomo Chemical's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sumitomo Chemical amounted to 5,029,000 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sumitomo Chemical decreased by 23.55%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sumitomo Chemical were 4,262,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 24.87%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Sumitomo Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 767,000 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.
Has Sumitomo Chemical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 15.25% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Sumitomo Chemical use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Sumitomo Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.
Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sumitomo Chemical's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Sumitomo Chemical reported 3,342,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 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 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Sumitomo Chemical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,342,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 79.47% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.53% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Sumitomo Chemical reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 13.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sumitomo Chemical disclose?
In 2023, Sumitomo Chemical reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,858,000 tCOâ‚‚e (55.6%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 662,000 tCOâ‚‚e (19.81%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 512,000 tCOâ‚‚e (15.32%)
Sumitomo Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sumitomo Chemical's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Sumitomo Chemical reported a total carbon footprint of 8,371,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 19.88% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Sumitomo Chemical's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 50.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 39.92%.