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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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13

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

Calgon Carbon Corporation's score of 13 is higher than 58% 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

Calgon Carbon Corporation, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions in recent years. In 2015, the company emitted approximately 656,027,300 kg CO2e from Scope 1 sources and about 63,322,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 sources. This marked an increase from 2014, where emissions were around 602,378,400 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 63,200,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The trend continued from 2013, with emissions of about 593,364,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 59,332,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Despite these figures, Calgon Carbon Corporation has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) commitments suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy. As the industry increasingly prioritises sustainability, Calgon Carbon's future commitments will be crucial in addressing climate change and reducing overall emissions.

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201320142015
Scope 1
593,364,700
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
59,332,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
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.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Calgon Carbon Corporation is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Calgon Carbon Corporation is not committed to any 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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