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 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 at approximately 220,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 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 at around 250,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Clariant has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Clariant aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 14% by 2030. The company has also established a target to reduce direct CO2 emissions by 30% per tonne of production by 2025, compared to 2013 levels, and a 35% reduction in Scope 2 emissions by the same year. These initiatives reflect Clariant's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within the chemical industry.
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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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