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Calgon Carbon Corporation

Calgon Carbon Corporation, a leading name in the environmental services industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1942, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the development of advanced technologies for air and water treatment. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia, Calgon Carbon focuses on providing innovative solutions in activated carbon, filtration, and UV disinfection. The company’s core products, including granular activated carbon and advanced oxidation processes, are renowned for their effectiveness in removing contaminants from air and water. Calgon Carbon's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship has positioned it as a trusted partner for industries seeking to enhance their environmental compliance. Notable achievements include significant contributions to water purification and air quality improvement, solidifying its status as a market leader in the field.

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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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Calgon Carbon Corporation's score of 17 is lower than 73% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Calgon Carbon Corporation's reported carbon emissions

In 2015, Calgon Carbon Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 656,027,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 63,322,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a significant carbon footprint, primarily from direct operations and energy consumption. Over the previous years, emissions have shown a trend of fluctuation, with 2014 emissions recorded at about 602,378,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 63,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while 2013 figures were around 593,364,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 59,332,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these figures, Calgon Carbon has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon emissions. The absence of defined climate pledges or science-based targets suggests that while the company acknowledges its emissions, it may not yet have formalised a comprehensive strategy for significant reductions in line with industry standards. Overall, Calgon Carbon's emissions data highlights the need for ongoing assessment and potential commitment to climate action to align with global sustainability goals.

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593,364,700
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Scope 2
59,332,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Calgon Carbon Corporation'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. This request for Calgon Carbon Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Calgon Carbon Corporation is not participating in any 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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