Acacia Research
Acacia Research Corporation, commonly referred to as Acacia Research, is a prominent player in the intellectual property and technology sectors, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1993, the company has evolved significantly, focusing on the acquisition and licensing of patents across various industries, including telecommunications, software, and biotechnology. With a strategic emphasis on innovation, Acacia Research offers unique solutions that help clients maximise the value of their intellectual property assets. The company has established a strong market position, recognised for its expertise in patent monetisation and litigation support. Over the years, Acacia Research has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its reputation as a leader in the intellectual property landscape.
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Acacia Research's score of 27 is higher than 53% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Acacia Research's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Acacia Research reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,500,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,017,651,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 373,597,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,259,748,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions included about 68,000,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services and 20,000,000 kg CO2e from fuel and energy-related activities. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was approximately 1,391,248,000 kg CO2e. In previous years, emissions were also significant, with 2021 figures showing approximately 1,671,725,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, and 1,121,510,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, in 2022, the company disclosed Scope 2 emissions of about 52,500 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 67,000 kg CO2e. Despite the substantial emissions figures, Acacia Research has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, as indicated by the absence of documented reduction targets or commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s climate commitments remain vague, with no specific pledges or initiatives reported. Overall, Acacia Research's emissions data reflects a significant carbon footprint, with a need for clearer climate action strategies to address these emissions effectively.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,100,115,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 512,175,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 123,720,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Acacia Research 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.
