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Albemarle Corporation, a leading player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a key provider of lithium, bromine, and catalyst solutions, serving diverse industries including energy storage and agriculture. With major operations across North America, South America, and Asia, Albemarle is renowned for its innovative approach to mining and quarrying products, particularly in lithium extraction, which is crucial for electric vehicle batteries.
The company’s commitment to sustainability and advanced technology has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones in production efficiency and environmental stewardship. Albemarle's unique product offerings, such as high-purity lithium compounds, set it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a vital contributor to the global transition towards cleaner energy solutions.
+27 vs industry average
Albemarle’s score of 45 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Albemarle, a US-headquartered company in the Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.82 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of around 853 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 260 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 2.71 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, in 2024, Albemarle's total emissions were about 3.35 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 emissions of around 753 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 241 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 2.36 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 3.24 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 728 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at roughly 273 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 2.24 billion kg CO2e.
Albemarle has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce the Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity of its Specialties division by 35% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline, in alignment with science-based targets. This commitment is consistently stated across multiple reports. Additionally, Albemarle intends to reduce SOx emissions by 90% by 2027, compared to a 2022 baseline. The company also targets to grow its Energy Storage segment in a Scope 1 and 2 carbon-intensity neutral manner through 2030, relative to a 2019 baseline. Furthermore, it aims to reduce the Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity of its Ketjen division by 35% by 2030, also against a 2019 baseline and in alignment with science-based targets.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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