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Acacia Research

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Acacia Research'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.

11

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Research Services 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.

8

Industry Benchmark

Acacia Research's score of 11 is higher than 85% 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 (purchased electricity) and 155,680 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions (purchased goods and services). This marked an increase from 2022, when the company recorded about 67,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions and 52,500 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, totalling approximately 119,500 kg CO2e. Acacia Research has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments suggests a need for further action in aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction. As a company headquartered in the US, Acacia Research's emissions profile reflects broader trends in corporate responsibility towards climate change, highlighting the importance of establishing measurable goals for future reductions.

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Scope 1
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52,500
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Scope 3
67,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Acacia Research's primary industry is Research and development services (73), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Acacia Research is headquartered in US, 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.

Acacia Research 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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