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Johnson Matthey

Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1817, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the fields of precious metals, catalysts, and sustainable solutions. Specialising in clean air, clean energy, and sustainable technologies, Johnson Matthey offers innovative products and services that enhance environmental performance. Their unique approach to catalysis and materials science positions them at the forefront of the industry, driving advancements in emissions control and battery technologies. With a strong market presence, Johnson Matthey is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, making significant contributions to the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Their dedication to research and development has solidified their reputation as a trusted partner in various sectors, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, and energy.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Johnson Matthey's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Johnson Matthey's score of 71 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Johnson Matthey's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Johnson Matthey, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 419,386,000 kg CO2e, comprising 215,429,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 130,386,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by FY2040. For the near term, Johnson Matthey has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 44% by FY2030 from a FY2020 baseline. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 42% within the same timeframe. Long-term targets include a significant reduction of 90% in absolute emissions across all scopes by FY2040, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability and climate action. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are consistent with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

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Scope 1
184,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
253,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
26,000
00,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Johnson Matthey's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Johnson Matthey is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Johnson Matthey is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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