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Oriental Union Chemical

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

31

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Oriental Union Chemical's score of 31 is higher than 96% 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 2023, Oriental Union Chemical (OUC), headquartered in Taiwan (TW), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 345,530,840 kg CO2e. This figure includes 28,258,180 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 317,216,830 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 emissions, which total about 345,530,840 kg CO2e. Over the years, OUC has shown a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, the company reported a total of approximately 346,662,230 kg CO2e, which included 28,260,790 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 317,270,050 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. By 2022, OUC maintained similar levels of emissions, indicating a stable approach to managing its carbon output. Despite the lack of specific reduction targets or initiatives documented, OUC's emissions data reflects a consistent effort to monitor and report on its carbon emissions across all relevant scopes. The company continues to engage in practices aimed at sustainability, aligning with industry standards for climate accountability.

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2017201820192020202120222023
Scope 1
52,396,060
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 2
281,283,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Oriental Union Chemical'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. Oriental Union Chemical is headquartered in TW, 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.

Oriental Union Chemical 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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