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Oriental Union Chemical

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Oriental Union Chemical Corporation (OUCC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), is a prominent player in the chemical industry, specialising in the production of high-quality chemical products. Founded in 1971, OUCC has established itself as a leader in the manufacture of various chemical materials, including specialty chemicals and polymer products, serving diverse sectors such as electronics, automotive, and construction. With a strong operational presence across Asia and beyond, OUCC is recognised for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company’s core offerings, which include advanced polymer solutions and eco-friendly chemical products, set it apart in a competitive market. Notably, OUCC has achieved significant milestones in research and development, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the global chemical supply chain.

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How does Oriental Union Chemical'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.

14

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Oriental Union Chemical's score of 14 is lower than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Oriental Union Chemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Oriental Union Chemical (OUC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,520,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,512,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 9,577,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute emissions from Scope 1 and 2 by 51% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, OUC plans to decrease emissions from the 'purchase of goods and services' category within Scope 3 by 15% by the same year. In 2021, OUC's global emissions were reported at approximately 49,344,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 4,296,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 49,344,000 kg CO2e. The company has also committed to reducing emissions by 35% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels for both Scope 1 and Scope 2. The emissions data reflects OUC's ongoing efforts to address climate change and improve sustainability practices within the chemical industry.

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20172018202020212022
Scope 1
52,396,060
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Scope 2
299,654,620
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00,000,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Oriental Union Chemical's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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. This request for Oriental Union Chemical is in TW, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Oriental Union Chemical 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
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