Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in the tyre and rubber industry, is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1931, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Bridgestone is renowned for its innovative tyre solutions, catering to a diverse range of vehicles from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks. With a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, Bridgestone offers unique products such as the Ecopia line, designed to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company has achieved significant milestones, including being the largest tyre manufacturer in the world by sales volume. Bridgestone's dedication to quality and performance solidifies its position as a trusted name in the automotive industry, making it a preferred choice for consumers and businesses alike.
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In 2024, Bridgestone reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1442613000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 245965000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a staggering 92918816000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This highlights the significant impact of their supply chain and product use on overall emissions. Bridgestone has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 30% reduction in total CO2 emissions by 2023 compared to 2011 levels, and a more substantial 50% reduction by 2030. These targets encompass all scopes of emissions, including Scope 1 and 2, which are directly related to their operations, and Scope 3, which includes emissions from the supply chain and product use. In line with its commitment to sustainability, Bridgestone has also pledged to ensure that 92% of its suppliers by emissions will have science-based targets by 2026. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to decouple business growth from environmental impact and contribute to a circular economy. Overall, Bridgestone's climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change, with a clear roadmap towards carbon neutrality by 2050.
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2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,828,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 2,448,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | 122,834,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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