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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc

Common Name
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group
Country
Japan
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Regional
Employees
23,125
Ticker
8309
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. operates as a prominent financial holding company, primarily offering an array of services through its subsidiaries in Japan and globally. Its primary function is t...

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group 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 Trust Group has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Climate Report 2025
a. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Climate Report 2025
b. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's TCFD Report 2024
b. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's TCFD Report 2024

Insights into Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofSumitomo Mitsui Trust Group amounted to8,840metric 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 Mitsui Trust Groupdecreased by 11.57%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202301.5 k3 k4.5 k6 ktCO2e-3%-2%+28%-17%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group were 4,472 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a

Compared to the previous year(2022), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 17.35%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,368 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 85.06%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2022), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202307.5 k15 k22.5 k30 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reported 163,362,602 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2023 disclosure of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 7 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023050 M100 M150 M200 MtCO2e-10%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reported total Scope 3 emissions of 163,362,602 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 0.2%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 99.8%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group disclose?

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reported emissions for 9 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 Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, the largest contributors to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Investments (Cat. 15): 162,000,000 tCOâ‚‚e(99.17%)
  • Downstream Leased Assets (Cat. 13): 1,043,755 tCOâ‚‚e(0.64%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 199,471 tCOâ‚‚e(0.12%)

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Investments(Cat. 15)(99.2%)

Insights into Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,472 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 8,547 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 0.52 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

501,00050,0001,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)MSFMKS7SMMMizuho Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,427 tCO2eRevenue: $M 19,618Scope 1 Intensity: 0.53 tCO2e/$MAozora BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 95 tCO2eRevenue: $M 794Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MYokohama Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 885 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,892Scope 1 Intensity: 0.47 tCO2e/$MRakuten BankYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,407,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 605Scope 1 Intensity: 13,905.34 tCO2e/$MSSShizuoka Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,099 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,518Scope 1 Intensity: 0.72 tCO2e/$MIyogin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,172 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,078Scope 1 Intensity: 1.09 tCO2e/$MFFFukuoka Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,961 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,788Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MMMMebuki Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,508 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,661Scope 1 Intensity: 1.51 tCO2e/$MJapan Post HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 473,536 tCO2eRevenue: $M 79,122Scope 1 Intensity: 5.98 tCO2e/$MChiba BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,444 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,469Scope 1 Intensity: 1.66 tCO2e/$MResona HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,321 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,081Scope 1 Intensity: 0.85 tCO2e/$MKKKyoto Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,560 tCO2eRevenue: $M 746Scope 1 Intensity: 2.09 tCO2e/$MShinkin Central BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,367 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,548Scope 1 Intensity: 0.88 tCO2e/$MSSSBI HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,071 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,993Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MJapan Post BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,007 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,709Scope 1 Intensity: 0.32 tCO2e/$MHachijuni Nagano BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,380 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,109Scope 1 Intensity: 3.05 tCO2e/$MKyushu Financial GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,656 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,232Scope 1 Intensity: 1.34 tCO2e/$MHirogin HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,457 tCO2eRevenue: $M 941Scope 1 Intensity: 1.55 tCO2e/$M7777 BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,150 tCO2eRevenue: $M 942Scope 1 Intensity: 1.22 tCO2e/$MHokuhoku Financial GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,689 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,229Scope 1 Intensity: 3.00 tCO2e/$MSBI Shinsei BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 698 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,992Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MORIXYear: 2025Scope 1: 942,714 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,198Scope 1 Intensity: 77.28 tCO2e/$MGunma BankYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,000Scope 1 Intensity: 1.40 tCO2e/$MSSSumitomo Mitsui Trust GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,472 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,547Scope 1 Intensity: 0.52 tCO2e/$M

How does Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 0.52 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 1.34, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group ranked 6 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group 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 Trust Group's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group reported a total carbon footprint of 163,371,442 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.69% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.99% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0%.a

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