- Climate change risks (physical and transition risks)
- Water risks (floods, droughts, water quality)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Compliance issues
- Maintaining high safety standards
- Achieving GHG emission reduction targets
- Improving recycling rates overseas
- Ensuring respect for human rights throughout the supply chain
- Promoting diversity and inclusion
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-04 to 2023-03 reporting, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3K thousand tons-CO2e/year (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 189 thousand tons-CO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.1K thousand tons-CO2e/year; Scope 3: 20.8K thousand tons-CO2e/year. 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
1.3K thousand tons-CO2e/year (Scope 1+2)
2022-04 to 2023-03
Water Usage
13.9K thousand m3/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Waste
74.6 thousand tons/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
Energy Use
27.3K million MJ/year
2022-04 to 2023-03
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-04 to 2023-03)
| 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). | 189 thousand tons-CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.1K thousand tons-CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 20.8K thousand tons-CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022-04 to 2023-03 | 1.3K thousand tons-CO2e/year (Scope 1+2) |
| 2021-04 to 2022-03 | 2.0K thousand t-CO₂e/year (2021) |
| 2020-04-01 to 2021-03-31 | 1.3K thousand tons-CO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1+2) by 14.1% from FY2018
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 3) by 8.7% from FY2018
- Reduced energy consumption per unit of sales (production sites) by 20.4% vs FY2021
- Reduced energy consumption per unit of sales (offices) by 24.5% vs FY2018
- Reduced waste discharged per unit of sales by 40.7% vs FY2017
- Reduced water withdrawal per unit of sales by 26.4% vs FY2017
- PRTR emission reduction by 28.2% vs FY2017
- Increased renewable energy adoption (Photovoltaic power generation) to 15.9 MW
- Eco products sales percentage increased to 59%
- 213 cases of biodiversity and environmental conservation activities
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1+2) by 12.5% from FY2018 by FY2025
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3) by higher accuracy of emissions calculation by FY2025
- Reduce energy consumption per unit of sales by 3.3% (2021-2022 average ratio) by FY2025
- Increase renewable energy adoption by 22 MW by FY2025
- Reduce CO2 emissions from logistics per basic unit (in Japan) by 5% from FY2018 by FY2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1+2 emissions by 30% from FY2018 by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 15% from FY2018 by 2030
- Achieve carbon neutrality (Scope 1+2) by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality (Scope 1+2) by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental conservationHuman rightsHuman resourcesSocial contributionQualitySupply chain