Public Profile

5N Plus

5N Plus Inc., a leading player in the specialty chemicals industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates across key regions including North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 2005, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the production of high-purity metals and compounds, primarily serving the electronics, solar, and pharmaceutical sectors. Renowned for its innovative approach, 5N Plus offers a diverse range of products, including advanced materials for semiconductor applications and environmentally friendly solutions for solar energy. The company’s commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a trusted partner in the global market, achieving significant milestones such as strategic acquisitions and expanding its production capabilities. With a strong focus on research and development, 5N Plus continues to lead the way in delivering unique solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

DitchCarbon Score

How does 5N Plus'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.

13

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Electricity from Other Sources 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.

16

Industry Benchmark

5N Plus's score of 13 is lower than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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5N Plus's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, 5N Plus reported total carbon emissions of approximately 16,636,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 2,522,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 14,014,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. 5N Plus is committed to addressing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction strategies or achievements have not been detailed. The absence of defined targets suggests a need for further development in their climate commitments. As a global leader in the production of specialty metals and chemicals, 5N Plus operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and emissions reduction.

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2023
Scope 1
2,522,000
Scope 2
14,014,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. 5N Plus's primary industry is Electricity nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. 5N Plus is headquartered in CA, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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5N Plus 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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