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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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60

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Ashland Global's score of 60 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ashland Global's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ashland Global reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 288,176,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 222,481,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 727,738,200 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by FY2032, using FY2022 as the baseline year. The same reduction target applies to Scope 3 emissions, which encompass a significant portion of their overall carbon footprint. Over the years, Ashland has demonstrated a trend of decreasing emissions. For instance, in 2021, their emissions were approximately 316,566,200 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 241,832,400 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 625,255,900 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a proactive approach towards sustainability and climate responsibility. Ashland's targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring that their reduction goals are consistent with the global aim of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has not yet committed to a net-zero target but remains focused on significant near-term reductions across all scopes of emissions.

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427,861,000
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Scope 2
639,096,000
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Scope 3
2,403,871,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ashland Global's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. This request for Ashland Global is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ashland Global is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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