DIC Corp

Common Name
DIC
Country
Japan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
21,184
Ticker
4631
Exchange
TOKYO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Dic Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, specializing predominantly in printing inks, organic pigments, and numerous related products. With a rich history dating bac...

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.

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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).

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.

DIC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023090 k180 k270 k360 ktCO2e-6%+15%+17%-19%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

What are DIC's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, DIC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 256,830 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.

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.

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.

What methodology does DIC use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, DIC reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.

DIC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into DIC's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, DIC reported 6,728,729 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 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

DIC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).

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.

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.

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:

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,658,043 tCOâ‚‚e (69.23%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,268,613 tCOâ‚‚e (18.85%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 259,542 tCOâ‚‚e (3.86%)

DIC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(18.9%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(69.2%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(3.9%)

Insights into DIC's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, DIC reported a total carbon footprint of 7,263,618 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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.

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%.