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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In 2024, Wanhua Chemical, headquartered in China (CN), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,610,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 6,420,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 28,030,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2023, where emissions were approximately 16,940,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 9,520,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling about 26,460,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the past few years, Wanhua Chemical has shown fluctuations in its emissions. In 2022, the company reported approximately 20,060,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 10,010,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, leading to a total of around 30,070,000,000 kg CO2e. The trend indicates a significant increase in emissions from 2021, where the total was about 23,890,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 15,130,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 8,760,000,000 kg CO2e. Wanhua Chemical has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, nor have they set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company’s climate commitments remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in their sustainability strategy. Overall, Wanhua Chemical's emissions data reflects the challenges faced in reducing carbon footprints within the chemical industry, highlighting the need for enhanced climate action and transparency in their environmental commitments.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 9,339,145,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 5,275,678,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.