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Refractory Specialties Incorporated and Vacuform, Inc. and Specialty Ceramics, Inc.

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Refractory Specialties Incorporated, along with its subsidiaries Vacuform, Inc. and Specialty Ceramics, Inc., is a leading player in the refractory materials industry, headquartered in the United States. Established in the early 1980s, the company has consistently innovated in the production of high-performance refractory products, serving key sectors such as steel, glass, and ceramics. With a strong operational presence across North America, Refractory Specialties is renowned for its unique formulations and custom solutions that enhance thermal efficiency and durability. Their core offerings include advanced refractory bricks, castables, and specialty ceramics, all designed to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh environments. The company has achieved significant milestones, including ISO certification and recognition for excellence in customer service, solidifying its market position as a trusted supplier in the industry.

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Refractory Specialties Incorporated and Vacuform, Inc. and Specialty Ceramics, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Unifrax I LLC

Refractory Specialties Incorporated, Vacuform, Inc., and Specialty Ceramics, Inc. currently do not report specific carbon emissions data, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures in kg CO2e. Their climate commitments and reduction initiatives are also not detailed, suggesting a lack of publicly available targets or pledges at this time. However, it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be cascaded from their parent company, Unifrax I LLC, which operates at a cascade level of 1. This relationship implies that while direct emissions data for these entities is not available, they may align with broader sustainability initiatives and performance metrics established by Unifrax I LLC. As a merged entity, Refractory Specialties Incorporated, Vacuform, Inc., and Specialty Ceramics, Inc. may benefit from the climate strategies and reduction targets set by Unifrax I LLC, although specific details on these initiatives are not disclosed. The absence of specific reduction targets or commitments highlights a potential area for development in their sustainability practices.

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20232024
Scope 1
149,973,000,000
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Scope 2
118,333,000,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Refractory Specialties Incorporated and Vacuform, Inc. and Specialty Ceramics, Inc.'s primary industry is , which is very low 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 Refractory Specialties Incorporated and Vacuform, Inc. and Specialty Ceramics, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Refractory Specialties Incorporated and Vacuform, Inc. and Specialty Ceramics, Inc. 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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