- Significant drop in the price of Zinc Ingot (main material), affecting revenue and profit in 2023 (23.93% decrease)
- Global economic downturn impacting overall performance
Cathay Chemical, Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Cathay Chemical, Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 4.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 2.1K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
4.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
66.51 million liters/year
2023
Waste
209.89 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
55.1K GJ/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 2.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 5.8M KgCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Saved 134,280 kWh of electricity in 2023 (2.58% saving rate)
- No leak incidents in 2023
- Total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) decreased by 16% compared to the previous year (4,818.5047 ton CO2e)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption or improve water recycling efficiency
- Achieve 1% annual electricity saving target
📅 Medium-term
- Complete greenhouse gas inventory in 2025 and verification in 2027
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic PerformanceCorporate GovernanceEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial Participation