Sumitomo Mitsui Construction Co Ltd
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction 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 Mitsui Construction 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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Insights into Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction amounted to 105,290 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 Mitsui Construction decreased by 19.47%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sumitomo Mitsui Construction were 93,491 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 33.54%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.65%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 11,799 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a
Has Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 31.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 25.39% 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 Mitsui Construction use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reported 3,685,639 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 Mitsui Construction 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 Mitsui Construction's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,685,639 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 27% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 73% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 157.34%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 3 emissions increased by 37.51%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sumitomo Mitsui Construction disclose?
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction 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 Mitsui Construction's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 2,672,054 tCO₂e (72.5%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 663,859 tCO₂e (18.01%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 277,642 tCO₂e (7.53%)
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Sumitomo Mitsui Construction’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 93,491 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,166 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 29.53 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 29.53 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 26.95, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Sumitomo Mitsui Construction rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction ranked 13 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Sumitomo Mitsui Construction is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Sumitomo Mitsui Construction reported a total carbon footprint of 3,790,929 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 34.86% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Sumitomo Mitsui Construction's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.47%.a