- Climate change (transition risks, physical risks)
- Securing mineral resources
- Maintaining responsible sourcing throughout the supply chain
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024 (Japan); January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023 (Overseas) reporting, Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.6K kt-CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.8K kt-CO2e/year; Scope 2: 726 kt-CO2e/year; Scope 3: 4.4K kt-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
2.6K kt-CO2e/year
April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024 (Japan); January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023 (Overseas)
Water Usage
37.3 million m3/year
April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024 (Japan); January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023 (Overseas)
Waste
7.0K tons/year
April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024 (Japan); January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023 (Overseas)
Energy Use
1.2M MWh/year
April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024 (Japan); January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023 (Overseas)
📊 Emissions by Scope (April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024 (Japan); January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023 (Overseas))
| 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). | 1.8K kt-CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 726 kt-CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.4K kt-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 |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2023–March 31, 2024 (Japan); January 1, 2023–December 31, 2023 (Overseas) | 2.6K kt-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 by 21% compared to FY2015 (36% in Japan, 3% overseas)
- Commenced construction of a recycling plant for lithium-ion secondary batteries
- Launched demonstration testing of Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by at least 38% compared to FY2015 by FY2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% one-on-one meeting implementation rate by FY2030
- Achieve 60% utilization rate of self-development programs by FY2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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