Ashland Global
Ashland Global Holdings Inc., commonly known as Ashland, is a leading global specialty chemicals company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1924, Ashland has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company primarily operates within the specialty chemicals industry, focusing on innovative solutions in areas such as adhesives, coatings, and personal care. With a commitment to sustainability and performance, Ashland offers a diverse range of core products and services that stand out for their quality and effectiveness. Notable achievements include a robust market position, driven by a dedication to research and development, which has led to numerous industry recognitions. Ashland continues to shape the future of specialty chemicals, providing tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide.
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Ashland Global's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Ashland Global reported total carbon emissions of approximately 516,900,000 kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. For the previous year, 2023, the company disclosed emissions of about 288,175,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 222,480,800 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 727,738,200 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a total of approximately 512,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined in 2023. Ashland has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2022 as the baseline. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to emissions reduction. Additionally, the company has a near-term goal to decrease emissions intensity by 10% from its 2020 baseline by 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Historically, Ashland achieved a 12% reduction in GHG emissions intensity over a 2013 baseline by the end of 2020. The company’s targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction strategies are consistent with the global aim to limit warming to 1.5°C. Overall, Ashland Global is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its reporting and commitments.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 299,104,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 671,019,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - |
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