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OCI Holdings

OCI Holdings, a prominent player in the chemical and energy sectors, is headquartered in South Korea (KR). Founded in 1959, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of polysilicon, a critical material for solar energy applications, as well as various chemical products. With a strong operational presence in Asia and beyond, OCI Holdings has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable energy solutions. The company’s core offerings include high-purity polysilicon and specialty chemicals, distinguished by their quality and innovation. OCI Holdings is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and has made notable strides in reducing environmental impact. As a key contributor to the renewable energy market, OCI Holdings continues to strengthen its market position, driving growth and technological advancements in the industry.

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25

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

OCI Holdings's score of 25 is higher than 54% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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OCI Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, OCI Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,519,695,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,969,776,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 549,926,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1,504,594,000 kg CO2e. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 1,209,974,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 644,402,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 565,572,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,608,064,000 kg CO2e. For 2021, OCI Holdings' total emissions were approximately 1,192,714,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 661,434,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 531,280,000 kg CO2e. In 2020, the company reported total emissions of about 1,224,314,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 584,350,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 639,964,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, OCI Holdings has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term sustainability strategies.

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Scope 1
584,350,000
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Scope 2
639,964,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. OCI Holdings'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 OCI Holdings is in KR, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

OCI Holdings is not participating in any 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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