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Chemicals
FR
updated 3 days ago

Arkema

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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.

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70

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Arkema's score of 70 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arkema's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Arkema reported total carbon emissions of approximately 59.85 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1.36 million tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 0.79 million tonnes CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of about 57.71 million tonnes CO2e. This marks a notable increase in emissions from 2023, where total emissions were about 71.06 million tonnes CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1.33 million tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 at around 0.94 million tonnes CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 71.06 million tonnes CO2e. Arkema has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 48.5% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, targeting a reduction to about 2 million tonnes CO2e. Additionally, the company aims for a 54% reduction in its Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. Arkema's long-term goal includes achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with interim targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to reduce total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2045 from a 2022 baseline. These commitments reflect Arkema's alignment with the Paris Agreement, aiming to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.

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201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
2,601,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,103,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
152,400,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arkema's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high 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. This request for Arkema is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

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 participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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