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Celanese

Celanese Corporation, a global leader in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1918, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Celanese is renowned for its innovative solutions in the production of engineered polymers, acetyl products, and other chemical intermediates, which serve diverse industries such as automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. With a commitment to sustainability and technological advancement, Celanese has achieved significant milestones, including the development of unique polymer formulations that enhance product performance. The company’s market position is bolstered by its extensive portfolio of high-performance materials, making it a preferred partner for manufacturers seeking reliable and efficient solutions. Celanese continues to drive growth through innovation and strategic partnerships, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in the materials science sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Celanese'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.

25

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

Celanese's score of 25 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Celanese's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Celanese, headquartered in the US, reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 1,878,669,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 396,806,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, resulting in a combined total of about 2,275,475,000 kg CO2e. This marked a slight increase from 2021, where their Scope 1 emissions were around 1,877,075,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 441,923,000 kg CO2e. Celanese has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions data, indicating a commitment to transparency in their climate impact. The company has not provided emissions data for 2023, suggesting ongoing efforts to refine their reporting and potentially implement new strategies for emissions management. Overall, while Celanese has made strides in tracking their carbon footprint, the absence of defined reduction targets highlights an area for potential growth in their climate commitments.

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20182019202020212022
Scope 1
1,812,900,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
1,014,500,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
000,000,000
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Celanese'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. Celanese is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating 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.

Celanese 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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