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Wanhua Chemical

Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd., commonly referred to as Wanhua Chemical, is a leading global player in the chemical industry, headquartered in China (CN). Established in 1998, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, solidifying its position as a key manufacturer of polyurethanes and specialty chemicals. Wanhua Chemical is renowned for its innovative core products, including MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) and various polyurethane systems, which are distinguished by their high performance and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as becoming one of the largest MDI producers worldwide, reflecting its commitment to quality and technological advancement. With a strong market presence and a focus on research and development, Wanhua Chemical continues to drive growth and innovation in the chemical sector.

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16

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Wanhua Chemical's score of 16 is lower than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wanhua Chemical's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wanhua Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,570,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 21,830,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 10,740,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 30,070,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Wanhua Chemical has shown a trend in its emissions data. In 2022, the company emitted approximately 30,070,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 20,060,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 10,010,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the total emissions were around 26,890,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a gradual increase in emissions over the years. Wanhua Chemical has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As a major player in the chemical industry, Wanhua Chemical's emissions profile reflects the broader challenges faced by the sector in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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5,275,678,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wanhua 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 Wanhua Chemical is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wanhua 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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