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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.

27

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Celanese's score of 27 is higher than 59% 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 reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 2,311,480,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions amounting to about 1,282,231,000 kg CO2e globally. In the United States, their Scope 1 emissions for the same year were around 1,878,669,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 396,806,000 kg CO2e. Celanese has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they are actively engaged in sustainability efforts, as indicated by their participation in the CDP Climate Change programme. The company is focused on improving its emissions reporting and transparency, although no specific science-based targets or pledges have been outlined. Overall, Celanese's emissions data reflects their operational impact, and while they are committed to sustainability, further details on reduction strategies and targets are currently unavailable.

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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
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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. This request for Celanese is in US, which has a 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.

Celanese 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
Reduction Actions

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