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Elan Inc.

Elan Inc., also known as Elan Chemical, is a prominent player in the specialty chemicals industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1995, the company has established itself as a leader in providing innovative chemical solutions across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and industrial applications. With a strong operational presence in North America and Europe, Elan Inc. is renowned for its high-quality products, such as custom chemical formulations and advanced intermediates. Their commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology sets them apart in a competitive market. Elan Inc. has achieved significant milestones, including numerous industry awards for excellence in product development and customer service, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the chemical sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Elan Inc.'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.

16

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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Elan Inc.'s score of 16 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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Elan Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Elan Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,085,560,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 145,021,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 285,188,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 655,352,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions, which primarily consist of purchased goods and services, remain consistent with the previous year's data. Comparatively, in 2022, Elan Inc. had total emissions of about 1,101,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 146,978,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 299,050,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions also at 655,352,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a slight reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Elan Inc. has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company’s commitment to addressing climate change remains unclear, as no formal reduction strategies have been outlined.

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Scope 1
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299,050,000
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Scope 3
655,352,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

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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. Elan Inc. is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Elan Inc. 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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