DIC Corp
DIC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, DIC 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).
DIC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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 DIC's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DIC amounted to 534,889 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DIC decreased by 25.76%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
DIC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DIC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of DIC were 278,059 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has DIC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, DIC's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 2.74%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), DIC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 18.6%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are DIC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, DIC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 256,830 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a
Has DIC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, DIC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 20.35%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), DIC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 32.21% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does DIC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, DIC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a
DIC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into DIC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, DIC reported 6,728,729 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 2023 disclosure of DIC includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
DIC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DIC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, DIC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,728,729 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 78.74% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 21.26% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DIC disclose?
In 2023, DIC reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of DIC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to DIC's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,658,043 tCO₂e (69.23%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,268,613 tCO₂e (18.85%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 259,542 tCO₂e (3.86%)
DIC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DIC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, DIC reported a total carbon footprint of 7,263,618 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 908.21% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to DIC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 92.64% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.83%. a