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Arkema

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Arkema S.A., a leading global player in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, is headquartered in France. Founded in 2004, the company has rapidly established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Arkema focuses on innovative solutions across various industries, including construction, automotive, and electronics. The company’s core offerings encompass high-performance polymers, adhesives, and coatings, distinguished by their sustainability and efficiency. Notable achievements include a commitment to reducing carbon emissions and a robust portfolio of eco-friendly products. With a strong market position, Arkema continues to drive innovation, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the evolving landscape of specialty chemicals.

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70

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Arkema's score of 70 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arkema's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Arkema reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59,850,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,358,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 787,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 57,705,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, including all relevant scopes. Arkema has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 48.5% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, which translates to limiting these emissions to about 2,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Additionally, the company targets a 54% reduction in its Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, Arkema has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by 2025. The company’s climate strategy is designed to support the Paris Agreement's objectives, demonstrating a proactive stance in addressing climate change within the chemicals sector.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,601,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,103,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
152,400,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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

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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 Arkema is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Arkema 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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