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Arkema

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Arkema'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.

50

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Arkema's score of 50 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Arkema's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Arkema reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,300,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,330,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 943,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, their Scope 3 emissions were approximately 71,057,000,000 kg CO2e. Arkema has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 48.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, the company is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 54% within the same timeframe. Looking ahead, Arkema has pledged to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045, with a target to reduce total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 90% from the 2022 baseline by that year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Arkema's commitment to addressing climate change and contributing to global sustainability efforts.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
-
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
152,000,000,000
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

Very low
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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Arkema is headquartered in FR, which has a rank of very low, indicating very 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.

Arkema is committed to some 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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