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olin

Olin Corporation, commonly referred to as Olin, is a leading global manufacturer headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America and Europe. Founded in 1892, Olin has established itself in the chemical manufacturing industry, specialising in the production of chlor-alkali products, epoxy resins, and specialty chemicals. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to chemical solutions, offering unique products that cater to diverse sectors, including construction, automotive, and consumer goods. Olin's commitment to sustainability and operational excellence has positioned it as a key player in the market, with notable achievements in safety and environmental stewardship. With a rich history and a focus on quality, Olin continues to drive advancements in the chemical industry.

DitchCarbon Score

How does olin's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Furniture Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

9

Industry Benchmark

olin's score of 26 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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olin's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Olin Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,600,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where they recorded about 5,300,000 kg CO2e (1,900,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 3,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). Olin's emissions data for 2019 shows a total of approximately 2,201,152,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,500,901,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a potential area for improvement in transparency and accountability regarding its climate strategy. Overall, Olin's emissions intensity has remained relatively stable, with figures around 477.0 kg CO2e per tonne sold in recent years. As the company continues to navigate its environmental impact, further commitments to reduction targets and initiatives may be necessary to align with industry standards and expectations.

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Scope 1
2,201,152,000
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Scope 2
4,500,901,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. olin's primary industry is Furniture; other manufactured goods n.e.c. (36), which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. olin is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

olin is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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