Ashland Inc

Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
3,200
Ticker
ASH
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Ashland Inc., a specialty chemicals company, plays a pivotal role in the global chemical industry by providing innovative and sustainable solutions across diverse sectors. The primary function of Ashl...

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.

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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).

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.

Ashland Inc's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020210150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-12%-19%-1%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are Ashland Inc's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2021, Ashland Inc reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 246,786 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

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.

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.

What methodology does Ashland Inc use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2021, Ashland Inc reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

Ashland Inc's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Ashland Inc's Value Chain Emissions

In 2021, Ashland Inc reported 682,232 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.

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.

Ashland Inc's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20182019202020210500 k1 M1.5 M2 MtCO2e-21%-57%+9%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.