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Imperial Chemical Industries

Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), a prominent player in the global chemicals sector, is headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 1926, ICI has established itself as a leader in the production of a diverse range of chemical products, including paints, coatings, and specialty chemicals. With a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, the company has consistently innovated to meet the evolving needs of various industries. ICI is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and quality, offering unique solutions that enhance performance while minimising environmental impact. The company has achieved significant milestones, including pioneering advancements in polymer technology and coatings. As a result, ICI holds a strong market position, recognised for its expertise and reliability in the chemical manufacturing landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Imperial Chemical Industries'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.

17

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Imperial Chemical Industries's score of 17 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Imperial Chemical Industries's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,400,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 60,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 147,500,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 13,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the Scope 3 emissions are primarily driven by the processing of sold products, which accounts for about 7,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services, contributing approximately 6,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Currently, ICI has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. This lack of defined targets highlights the need for the company to enhance its climate commitments in line with industry standards and expectations for sustainability.

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2022
Scope 1
60,100,000
Scope 2
147,500,000
Scope 3
13,200,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Imperial Chemical Industries's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. Imperial Chemical Industries is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Imperial Chemical Industries is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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