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CH
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Arxada

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Arxada, formerly known as Lonza Specialty Ingredients, is a leading global provider of innovative solutions in the specialty chemicals industry. Headquartered in Switzerland (CH), the company operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia, focusing on key sectors such as consumer care, industrial applications, and healthcare. Founded in 2021, Arxada has quickly established itself as a significant player in the market, driven by its commitment to sustainability and advanced technology. The company offers a diverse range of core products and services, including antimicrobial solutions, performance chemicals, and custom manufacturing. What sets Arxada apart is its dedication to developing tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients while adhering to stringent environmental standards. With a strong market position and a reputation for excellence, Arxada continues to achieve notable milestones in innovation and customer satisfaction.

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67

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation 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.

30

Industry Benchmark

Arxada's score of 67 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Arxada's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Arxada AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,979,495,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 190,865,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 155,446,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions from downstream transportation and distribution, amounting to around 1,465,020,000 kg CO2e. In comparison, the total emissions for 2022 were about 3,060,780,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight reduction year-on-year. Arxada has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. For long-term goals, Arxada is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050, also from a 2021 base year. Furthermore, the company has pledged to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are classified as consistent with the reductions required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Arxada's emissions data and commitments reflect its proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint, with headquarters located in Switzerland (CH).

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202120222023
Scope 1
658,222,000
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Scope 2
168,216,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
1,725,106,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arxada's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low 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 Arxada is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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