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Aspen Aerogels

Aspen Aerogels, a leading innovator in the aerogel industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily in North America and Europe. Founded in 2001, the company has established itself as a pioneer in advanced insulation solutions, particularly for the oil and gas, industrial, and building sectors. Aspen Aerogels is renowned for its unique aerogel products, which offer exceptional thermal performance and lightweight properties, setting them apart from traditional insulation materials. The company’s flagship product, Pyrogel, is widely recognised for its ability to withstand extreme temperatures while minimising energy loss. With a strong market position, Aspen Aerogels has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with major industry players and recognition for its commitment to sustainability and innovation.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Aspen Aerogels'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.

5

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Gas/Diesel Oil 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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Aspen Aerogels's score of 5 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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Aspen Aerogels's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Aspen Aerogels reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,881,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 15,804,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and about 5,787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Currently, Aspen Aerogels has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, their focus on emissions reporting indicates a recognition of the importance of sustainability in their operations. As a company headquartered in the US, Aspen Aerogels is positioned within an industry increasingly prioritising climate action and transparency in emissions management.

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2021
Scope 1
15,804,000
Scope 2
5,787,000
Scope 3
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Aspen Aerogels's primary industry is Gas/Diesel Oil, which is very high 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 Aspen Aerogels 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.

Aspen Aerogels 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
Reduction Actions

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