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Cytec Industries Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Cytec Industries Inc., a leading global provider of advanced materials and specialty chemicals, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1907, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Cytec operates primarily within the aerospace, automotive, and industrial sectors, offering innovative solutions that enhance performance and sustainability. The company is renowned for its high-performance composite materials, adhesives, and coatings, which are designed to meet the rigorous demands of various industries. Cytec's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in developing environmentally friendly products. With a focus on quality and innovation, Cytec Industries continues to drive advancements in material science, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global marketplace.

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58

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Cytec Industries Inc.'s score of 58 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

77%

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Cytec Industries Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Syensqo SA/NV

Cytec Industries Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Syensqo SA/NV, which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. Despite the lack of direct emissions data, Cytec Industries Inc. is part of a broader corporate strategy that includes initiatives from its parent company, Syensqo SA/NV. This relationship may involve cascading targets and performance metrics related to climate action, although specific reduction targets or achievements have not been disclosed. Cytec Industries Inc. has not publicly committed to any specific climate pledges or reduction initiatives at this time. The absence of detailed emissions data and reduction targets suggests that the company may still be in the process of developing its climate strategy or aligning with the broader goals set by its parent organisation. In summary, while Cytec Industries Inc. does not currently report specific emissions figures or reduction targets, its affiliation with Syensqo SA/NV may play a role in shaping its future climate commitments and performance.

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2021202220232024
Scope 1
1,400
0,000
0,000
0,000
Scope 2
600,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
7,400
0,000
0,000
0,000

How Carbon Intensive is Cytec Industries Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Cytec Industries Inc.'s primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Cytec Industries Inc.'s Location?

Very low
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Very high
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 Cytec Industries Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Cytec Industries Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Cytec Industries Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and decreased by approximately 31% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Their carbon footprint includes supplier sustainability and value chain emissions data across Scope 3 categories, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 64705882% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
64705882%
Capital Goods
23529412%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
21568627%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
7843137%
Processing of Sold Products
5882353%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1960784%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1960784%

Cytec Industries Inc.'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.

Cytec Industries Inc. 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.

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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