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Sun Chemical

Sun Chemical Corporation, a leading global provider of printing inks, coatings, and pigments, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1919, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America. With a focus on the packaging, commercial printing, and industrial markets, Sun Chemical offers a diverse range of products, including high-performance inks and advanced coatings that enhance print quality and sustainability. Recognised for its innovation, Sun Chemical has achieved significant milestones, such as pioneering eco-friendly ink solutions that meet the evolving demands of the industry. As a subsidiary of the DIC Corporation, Sun Chemical holds a prominent market position, consistently ranking among the top suppliers in the printing and packaging sectors. Its commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sun 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.

18

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

Sun Chemical's score of 18 is lower than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sun Chemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2010, Sun Chemical reported carbon emissions of approximately 2,000,000 kg CO2e from its printing ink manufacturing and delivery processes. This figure encompasses emissions from the entire supply chain, although specific scopes (Scope 1, 2, or 3) were not disclosed. Currently, there are no publicly available reduction targets or climate commitments outlined by Sun Chemical. The company has not specified any initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. As a leading player in the printing ink industry, Sun Chemical's emissions data highlights the importance of addressing carbon footprints within the sector, particularly as global awareness of climate change intensifies. The absence of specific reduction targets suggests an opportunity for the company to enhance its sustainability efforts and align with industry standards for climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sun Chemical's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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 Sun Chemical is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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.

Sun 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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