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Resonac

Resonac Holdings Corporation, commonly referred to as Resonac, is a leading player in the advanced materials industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1949, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on innovative solutions in sectors such as electronics, automotive, and healthcare. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and North America, Resonac is renowned for its high-performance products, including specialty chemicals and advanced polymers. These offerings are distinguished by their exceptional quality and tailored applications, catering to diverse industrial needs. Resonac's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in sustainability and technological advancement. The company's dedication to excellence continues to drive its growth and influence within the global materials landscape.

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29

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Resonac's score of 29 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Resonac's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Resonac reported global carbon emissions of approximately 580,581,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 293,229,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 4,226,000,000 kg CO2e for both scopes combined. The company has set a significant reduction target of 30% in CO2 emissions from its Oita Petrochemical Complex by 2030, using 2013 as the baseline year. This initiative is part of Resonac's broader commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. While no emissions data is available for Japan specifically in 2023, the company has consistently reported emissions in previous years, indicating a proactive approach to monitoring and managing its carbon footprint. Resonac is committed to net-zero emissions and has been recognised for its efforts in the chemicals sector, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Resonac'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 Resonac is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Resonac is participating in some 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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