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Oriental Union Chemical Corp

Common Name
Oriental Union Chemical
Country
Taiwan
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Employees
N/A
Ticker
1710
Exchange
TAIWAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Oriental Union Chemical Corporation is a major player in the chemical manufacturing industry, focusing primarily on the production and supply of ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol. These chemicals are...

Oriental Union Chemical's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Oriental Union Chemical 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, Oriental Union Chemical has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

Metric (tCO2e)20232022
Total Scope 1
28,260.79a
30,437.165a
Total Scope 2
Unspecified Calculation Method
317,270.053a
316,225.068a
Total Scope 3
547,830.558a
456,940.312a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
41.6466a
42.3576a
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a. Oriental Union Chemical's ESG Report 2023

Insights into Oriental Union Chemical's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Oriental Union Chemical amounted to 345,530.843 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 Oriental Union Chemical decreased by 0.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Oriental Union Chemical were 28,260.79 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 7.15%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Oriental Union Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 317,270.053 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Oriental Union Chemical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Compared to the previous year (2022), Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Oriental Union Chemical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a

What methodology does Oriental Union Chemical use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Oriental Union Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Oriental Union Chemical's Value Chain Emissions

In 2023, Oriental Union Chemical reported 547,830.558 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 Oriental Union Chemical includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2023, Oriental Union Chemical reported total Scope 3 emissions of 547,830.558 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 3 emissions increased by 19.89%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

Insights into Oriental Union Chemical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Oriental Union Chemical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,260.79 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 679 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 41.65 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Oriental Union Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000500,00010,000,000200,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00020,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Ningxia Baofeng Energy GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,070,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,519Scope 1 Intensity: 3,998.34 tCO2e/$MSaudi Basic IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 32,393,194 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,743Scope 1 Intensity: 858.25 tCO2e/$MBASFYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,552,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 63,939Scope 1 Intensity: 243.23 tCO2e/$MShin-Etsu ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,326,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,946Scope 1 Intensity: 145.86 tCO2e/$MChina Sanjiang Fine ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,828,641 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,684Scope 1 Intensity: 1,426.62 tCO2e/$MAdvanSixYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,890,546 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,518Scope 1 Intensity: 1,245.78 tCO2e/$MGujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & ChemicalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,903,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 924Scope 1 Intensity: 2,060.76 tCO2e/$MUnipar CarbocloroYear: 2024Scope 1: 301,819 tCO2eRevenue: $M 879Scope 1 Intensity: 343.29 tCO2e/$MNational IndustrializationYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,733,886 tCO2eRevenue: $M 951Scope 1 Intensity: 2,874.19 tCO2e/$MRobertetYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,613 tCO2eRevenue: $M 840Scope 1 Intensity: 19.77 tCO2e/$MDeepak NitriteYear: 2025Scope 1: 121,129 tCO2eRevenue: $M 969Scope 1 Intensity: 124.96 tCO2e/$MZhejiang Yongtai TechnologyYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,737 tCO2eRevenue: $M 629Scope 1 Intensity: 79.09 tCO2e/$MNavin Fluorine InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 164,451 tCO2eRevenue: $M 273Scope 1 Intensity: 602.01 tCO2e/$MDottikon ES HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 362Scope 1 Intensity: 50.51 tCO2e/$MBACHEM HOLDINGYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,227 tCO2eRevenue: $M 877Scope 1 Intensity: 5.96 tCO2e/$MZangge MiningYear: 2023Scope 1: 51,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 735Scope 1 Intensity: 69.91 tCO2e/$MErcrosYear: 2025Scope 1: 189,861 tCO2eRevenue: $M 737Scope 1 Intensity: 257.64 tCO2e/$MSGL CarbonYear: 2025Scope 1: 59,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,000Scope 1 Intensity: 59.03 tCO2e/$MTaiwan Styrene MonomerYear: 2023Scope 1: 175,429 tCO2eRevenue: $M 311Scope 1 Intensity: 564.04 tCO2e/$MFormosa Chemicals and FibreYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,858,237 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,641Scope 1 Intensity: 1,020.38 tCO2e/$MSesodaYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,964 tCO2eRevenue: $M 192Scope 1 Intensity: 245.05 tCO2e/$MChina Steel ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 27,175 tCO2eRevenue: $M 271Scope 1 Intensity: 100.23 tCO2e/$MShiny Chemical IndustrialYear: 2023Scope 1: 50,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 321Scope 1 Intensity: 158.37 tCO2e/$MGrand Pacific PetrochemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 412,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 512Scope 1 Intensity: 804.38 tCO2e/$MOriental Union ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 28,261 tCO2eRevenue: $M 679Scope 1 Intensity: 41.65 tCO2e/$M

How does Oriental Union Chemical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Oriental Union Chemical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 41.65 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 251.35, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Oriental Union Chemical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Oriental Union Chemical ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

This places Oriental Union Chemical among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a

Insights into Oriental Union Chemical's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2023, Oriental Union Chemical reported a total carbon footprint of 893,361.4 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.17% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Oriental Union Chemical's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 61.32% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 35.51%.a

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