Clariant
Clariant AG, a leading global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Switzerland (CH), has established a strong presence in key operational regions including Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1995, Clariant has evolved through significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions and innovations that have solidified its market position. The company focuses on various industries, including personal care, agriculture, and plastics, offering a diverse range of core products and services such as performance chemicals, catalysts, and masterbatches. Clariant's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets its offerings apart, enabling customers to enhance their products while reducing environmental impact. With a reputation for excellence, Clariant continues to be a trusted partner in the specialty chemicals sector, recognised for its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
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Clariant's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Clariant AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,290,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 270,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 220,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 4,810,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2023, saw total emissions of about 5,250,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 290,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at about 250,000,000 kg CO2e. Clariant has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. In the near term, they target a reduction of 46.9% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, they aim to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 14% within the same timeframe. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Clariant's commitment to sustainable practices within the chemicals sector. The company has also established a near-term target to achieve climate neutrality at its own sites by 2030. Clariant's ongoing efforts demonstrate a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 677,781,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 629,465,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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