DIC Corp
DIC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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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.  b | 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DIC amounted to 549,886 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of DIC increased by 2.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
DIC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DIC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of DIC were 282,856 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 4.51%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), DIC's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.73%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a
What are DIC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, DIC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 267,030 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 17.19%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), DIC's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that DIC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does DIC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, DIC reported 9,071,407 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 2024 disclosure of DIC includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, down from 11 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions. a
DIC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are DIC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, DIC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 9,071,407 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 79.37% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 20.63% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), DIC's Scope 3 emissions increased by 34.82%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does DIC disclose?
In 2024, DIC reported emissions for 10 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 2024, the largest contributors to DIC's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,428,219 tCO₂e (70.86%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,598,880 tCO₂e (17.63%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 301,079 tCO₂e (3.32%)
DIC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into DIC’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, DIC reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 282,856 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,823 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 41.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
DIC's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does DIC's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, DIC reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 41.46 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 121.91 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does DIC rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, DIC ranked 7 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
DIC is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into DIC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, DIC reported a total carbon footprint of 9,621,293 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 32.46% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to DIC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.28% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.94%. a