Ashland Inc
Ashland Inc's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2021, Ashland Inc completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Ashland Inc has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Ashland Inc's Operational Emissions
In 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ashland Inc amounted to 579,042.4 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2020, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Ashland Inc decreased by 2.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Ashland Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ashland Inc's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2021, the total Scope 1 emissions of Ashland Inc were 332,256.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ashland Inc reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ashland Inc's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2020), Ashland Inc's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ashland Inc's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a
What are Ashland Inc's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2021, Ashland Inc reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 246,786 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has Ashland Inc reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ashland Inc's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 62.25%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2020), Ashland Inc's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Ashland Inc 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Ashland Inc use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2021, Ashland Inc reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
Ashland Inc's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Ashland Inc's Value Chain Emissions
In 2021, Ashland Inc reported 682,232 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2021 disclosure of Ashland Inc includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2020, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Ashland Inc's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Ashland Inc's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2021, Ashland Inc reported total Scope 3 emissions of 682,232 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Ashland Inc reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Ashland Inc's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 62.87%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a b
Compared to the previous year (2020), Ashland Inc's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Ashland Inc 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Ashland Inc’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2021, Ashland Inc reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 332,256.4 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,111 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 157.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Ashland Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Ashland Inc's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2021, Ashland Inc reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 157.39 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 61.26 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Ashland Inc rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2021, Ashland Inc ranked 17 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Ashland Inc is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Ashland Inc's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2021, Ashland Inc reported a total carbon footprint of 1,261,274.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.46% increase compared to 2020, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Ashland Inc's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 54.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 26.34%. a