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BorsodChem

BorsodChem Zrt., a leading chemical manufacturer headquartered in Hungary (HU), has established itself as a key player in the European chemical industry since its founding in 1949. With major operational regions across Central and Eastern Europe, the company focuses on the production of polyurethanes, ammonia, and other chemical intermediates, catering to diverse sectors such as construction, automotive, and textiles. Renowned for its innovative approach, BorsodChem offers unique products that meet stringent quality standards, positioning itself as a reliable partner in the chemical supply chain. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable production practices, which enhance its competitive edge. With a strong market presence, BorsodChem continues to drive growth and innovation, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the chemical industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

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.

24

Industry Benchmark

BorsodChem's score of 30 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BorsodChem's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, BorsodChem reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,160,671,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 3,543,226,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The emissions breakdown for 2022 includes Scope 1 emissions at approximately 498,460,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 262,888,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 2,399,323,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions encompass various categories, with the largest contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 1,405,359,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (about 398,102,000 kg CO2e). Despite these figures, BorsodChem has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on improving its emissions intensity, which was reported at approximately 3,250 kg CO2e per tonne of product in 2022. BorsodChem's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint aligns with industry standards, although further details on specific reduction strategies or future commitments remain unspecified.

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20212022
Scope 1
563,877,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
296,418,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
2,682,931,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BorsodChem'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. BorsodChem is headquartered in HU, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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BorsodChem 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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