Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd
Sumitomo Metal Mining's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining 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 Metal Mining has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 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.  b | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Sumitomo Metal Mining's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sumitomo Metal Mining amounted to 2,356,000 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 Metal Mining decreased by 7.82%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sumitomo Metal Mining were 1,724,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Sumitomo Metal Mining reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 632,000 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Sumitomo Metal Mining reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 34.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 12.95% 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sumitomo Metal Mining's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported 4,950,000 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 Metal Mining includes a breakdown across 8 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 Metal Mining's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,950,000 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
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sumitomo Metal Mining disclose?
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported emissions for 8 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 Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,262,000 tCO₂e (86.1%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 431,000 tCO₂e (8.71%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 226,000 tCO₂e (4.57%)
Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sumitomo Metal Mining’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,724,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,544 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 180.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Sumitomo Metal Mining's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sumitomo Metal Mining's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 180.63 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 128.14 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Sumitomo Metal Mining rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Sumitomo Metal Mining is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Sumitomo Metal Mining's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sumitomo Metal Mining reported a total carbon footprint of 7,306,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.9% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Sumitomo Metal Mining's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 23.6%. a