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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Wanhua Chemical's score of 16 is lower than 76% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Wanhua Chemical reported total carbon emissions of approximately 21,830,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 10,740,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of around 32,570,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 20,060,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 10,010,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 30,070,000,000 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 continues to focus on its operational emissions, as indicated by the significant figures for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Overall, Wanhua Chemical's emissions reflect the challenges faced by the chemical industry in reducing carbon footprints, highlighting the need for ongoing commitment to climate action and emissions management.
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2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 |
Scope 2 | 5,275,678,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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.