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Resonac

Resonac Holdings Corporation, commonly referred to as Resonac, is a leading global player in the advanced materials industry, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1949, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Asia, Europe, and North America. Resonac specialises in a diverse range of sectors, including electronics, automotive, and healthcare, with a focus on innovative solutions in chemical and material sciences. The company is renowned for its core products, such as high-performance polymers and specialty chemicals, which are distinguished by their superior quality and cutting-edge technology. Resonac's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in sustainability and product innovation. With a robust portfolio and a reputation for excellence, Resonac continues to drive advancements in materials science, catering to the evolving needs of various industries.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Resonac'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.

15

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 15 is higher than 73% 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 approximately 4.23 million tonnes CO2e in total emissions, with 0.58 million tonnes from Scope 1 and 0.29 million tonnes from Scope 2. The company has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a total reduction of about 1.5 million tonnes CO2e from 2013 to 2023. Resonac's emissions data indicates a consistent focus on Scope 1 emissions, which accounted for the majority of their total emissions in recent years. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce its carbon emissions, although specific reduction targets were not detailed in the available data. In terms of climate commitments, Resonac has participated in the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) and received various scores reflecting its climate action efforts, with recent scores ranging from B to A-. This indicates a proactive approach to managing and reporting its environmental impact. Overall, Resonac is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices and reducing its carbon emissions in alignment with global climate goals.

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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. Resonac is headquartered in JP, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Resonac is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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