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Resonac

Resonac Holdings Corporation, commonly referred to as Resonac, is a leading player in the advanced materials industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1949, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on innovative solutions in sectors such as electronics, automotive, and healthcare. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Resonac is renowned for its high-performance products, including specialty chemicals and advanced polymers. These offerings are distinguished by their exceptional quality and tailored applications, catering to diverse industrial needs. Resonac's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in sustainability and technological advancement. The company's dedication to excellence continues to drive its growth and influence within the global materials landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Resonac'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.

36

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Resonac's score of 36 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Resonac's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Resonac reported total carbon emissions of approximately 4,224,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,244,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 4,360,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were recorded at 1,500,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services. Resonac has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions from its Oita Petrochemical Complex by 2030, using 2013 as the baseline year. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The company is focused on enhancing its competitiveness while addressing climate change challenges. Overall, Resonac's emissions data and reduction targets reflect a proactive approach to sustainability and climate responsibility, aligning with industry standards for carbon management.

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Scope 1
3,851,000,000
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
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
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-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
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-
-
-
-
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Resonac's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Resonac is headquartered in JP, 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.

Resonac 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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