Acacia Research Corporation, commonly referred to as Acacia Research, is a prominent player in the intellectual property and technology sectors, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on the acquisition and licensing of patents across various industries, including telecommunications, software, and biotechnology. With a strategic emphasis on innovation, Acacia Research offers unique solutions that help clients maximise the value of their intellectual property assets. The company has established a strong market position, recognised for its expertise in patent monetisation and litigation support. Over the years, Acacia Research has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the intellectual property landscape.
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Acacia Research's score of 30 is higher than 57% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Acacia Research reported total carbon emissions of approximately 204,480 kg CO2e, comprising 48,800 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions related to purchased electricity and 155,680 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from business travel. This marks a notable increase in emissions compared to 2022, when the company recorded about 52,500 kg CO2e in Scope 2 and approximately 67,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Acacia Research has not disclosed any Scope 1 emissions data for the years reported. The company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent or related organization, and all figures are sourced directly from Acacia Research Corporation. The company operates within a broader industry context that increasingly prioritises sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, yet it currently lacks formal commitments to specific climate pledges or reduction initiatives.
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| 2019 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,000,000,000 | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 40,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 00,000 | 000,000 |
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Acacia Research is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
