Chemours
Chemours Company, commonly referred to as Chemours, is a leading global player in the chemical industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2015 as a spin-off from DuPont, Chemours has quickly established itself in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company focuses on three main business areas: Titanium Technologies, Fluoroproducts, and Chemical Solutions. Chemours is renowned for its innovative products, such as TiO2 for pigments and advanced fluoropolymers, which are distinguished by their performance and sustainability. With a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, Chemours has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in low-global-warming-potential refrigerants. As a market leader, Chemours continues to drive growth through its dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the chemical sector.
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Chemours's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Chemours reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 142,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 3,572,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,059,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 137,600,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In the US, the company’s emissions were approximately 3,592,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 732,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Chemours has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% per ton of product produced by 2030, also from a 2018 baseline. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2050. The company has made significant strides in its sustainability efforts, including a reported reduction of approximately 43% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions through 2022, as part of its near-term goals. Chemours is also focused on becoming carbon positive by 2050, further demonstrating its commitment to environmental stewardship and climate action.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,097,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,657,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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