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Durez Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Durez Corporation, a prominent player in the thermosetting resin industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in the mid-20th century, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of high-performance materials, particularly in the fields of electrical insulation and composite applications. With a strong operational presence across North America and Europe, Durez is renowned for its innovative solutions that cater to diverse sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Durez's core offerings include a range of advanced epoxy and phenolic resins, distinguished by their exceptional durability and thermal stability. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a solid market position, recognised for its contributions to sustainable manufacturing practices. With a legacy of excellence, Durez Corporation continues to set benchmarks in the resin industry, driving advancements that meet the evolving needs of its global clientele.

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33

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Durez Corporation's score of 33 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Durez Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited

Durez Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited, any emissions data or climate commitments would be inherited from this parent organisation. Durez Corporation has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives. However, it is important to note that the climate commitments and performance metrics may align with those of Sumitomo Bakelite Company Limited, which operates under various sustainability initiatives, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). As of now, Durez Corporation's climate strategy appears to be in the context of its parent company's broader sustainability goals, but specific details regarding emissions reductions or commitments have not been provided.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
90,643,000
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Scope 2
145,869,000
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000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Durez Corporation's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Durez Corporation's Location?

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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 Durez Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Durez Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Durez Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 79% last year and decreased by approximately 80% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 76% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
76%
Capital Goods
7%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Investments
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%

Durez Corporation'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.

Durez Corporation 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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