- Global climate change
- Water and energy shortages
- Geopolitical risks
- Rising interest rates
- Potential for chemical leaks or environmental pollution
- Supply chain disruptions
Oriental Union Chemical Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Oriental Union Chemical Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 345.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 28.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 317.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 547.8K 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
345.5K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
0.1%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.6K thousand m3/year
2023
Waste
409.71 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
3.2M 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). | 28.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 317.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 547.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon dioxide by 1,297 t-CO2e per year
- Procured REC green power of 446,000 kW
- Obtained ISO 14067 product carbon footprint certifications for 8 products of 5 series
- First company in Taiwan to introduce ABR technology
- Invested NT$68 million to set up a wastewater recycling system. Wastewater recycling rate of more than 55%
- Increased the recovery of steel barrels; 73.96 MT recovered in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Establish an information management backup mechanism
- Continue to propose solutions on key ESG issues
- Continue to improve internal risk management system
- Continue to enhance the ESG negotiation mechanism and action plan
- Achieve 1% annual carbon reduction
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 10% cumulated power saving rate
- Achieve 20% daily water saving rate
- Achieve 35% carbon reduction by 2030
- Increase the sales volume of specialty chemicals to 5,000 MT/month
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve carbon neutral in 2050
- Develop products with low energy, recyclable plastics, biodegradability, and environmental-friendliness
- Become the most comprehensive production factory for amine products domestically
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance