Acacia Research Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Benchmark
Acacia Research's score of 30 is higher than 56% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Acacia Research's reported carbon emissions
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 67,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions and 52,500 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions. Acacia Research does not currently disclose any Scope 1 emissions data. 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 organisation, and all figures are directly reported by Acacia Research Corporation. The company continues to operate within the context of increasing scrutiny on corporate climate commitments, highlighting the need for more robust strategies to address carbon emissions in the future.
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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's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Acacia Research's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 132% last year and increased by approximately 132% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Business Travel" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Acacia Research's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Acacia Research has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
