- Six environmental incidents occurred in FY2022, despite no severe incidents.
- Total CO2 emissions in Japan fell only 2.3% compared to FY2019 due to operational increases and new plant capacity.
- Reducing CO2 emissions during product use (Scope 3) remains a significant challenge.
Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 193.8K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 80561766 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 80755572 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 38.9K tCO2e; Scope 2: 154.9K tCO2e; Scope 3: 80.6M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
193.8K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 80561766 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 80755572 tCO2e
2022
Renewable Energy
4.87%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.5M m3
2022
Waste
58.4K tons
2022
Energy Use
503.3K MWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 38.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 154.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 80.6M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 2.3% reduction in total CO2 emissions in Japan compared to FY2019 (during product manufacture).
- Achieved a 9.2% improvement in energy productivity in Japan compared to FY2019.
- Achieved a 17.3% improvement in energy productivity overseas compared to FY2019.
- 27 products certified as Sustainability Plus Products (surpassing the target of 23).
- Achieved a 24.0% reduction in basic waste emissions unit in Japan compared to the FY2017-2019 average.
- Achieved an 18.5% reduction in basic waste emissions unit overseas compared to FY2019.
- Achieved a 9.1% reduction in VOC emissions in Japan compared to FY2019.
- Achieved an 18.8% reduction in the basic VOC emissions unit in Japan compared to FY2019.
- Achieved a 5.9% reduction in domestic CO2 emissions during transportation compared to FY2019 levels.
- Achieved a 3.9% reduction in water consumption in Japan compared to the 2017-2019 average.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in CO2 emissions during product manufacturing (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030 (compared to FY2019).
- 30% reduction in CO2 emissions during product use (Scope 3, Category 11) by 2030 (compared to FY2019).
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon-neutral (net-zero CO2 emissions) throughout the entire SHI Group by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource CirculationBiodiversityEnvironmental Pollution Prevention