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Dic

Dic Corporation, commonly referred to as Dic, is a leading global player in the chemical industry, headquartered in Japan. Established in 1908, Dic has evolved into a prominent manufacturer of printing inks, coatings, and advanced materials, serving diverse sectors such as packaging, automotive, and electronics. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas, Dic is renowned for its innovative solutions that enhance product performance and sustainability. The company’s core offerings include high-quality inks and resins, distinguished by their exceptional durability and environmental compliance. Over the years, Dic has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. Its commitment to research and development continues to drive advancements, ensuring Dic remains at the forefront of the chemical industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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34

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Dic's score of 34 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dic's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, DIC Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 136,412,000 kg CO2e from its operations in Japan, comprising 112,591,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 23,821,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with a target to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% from 2013 levels by 2030, averaging an annual decrease of 3.5%. Globally, DIC's emissions for the same year totalled about 534,889,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 278,059,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 256,830,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. DIC Corporation is also committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% by 2030, focusing on areas such as capital goods and waste generated in operations. Furthermore, the company aims for 80% of its suppliers to have science-based targets by 2027, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability across its supply chain.

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Scope 1
270,647,000
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Scope 2
322,446,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dic's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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 Dic is in JP, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dic is participating in some 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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