Clariant AG, a leading global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Switzerland (CH), has established a strong presence in key operational regions including Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1995, Clariant has evolved through significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions and innovations that have solidified its market position. The company focuses on various industries, including personal care, agriculture, and plastics, offering a diverse range of core products and services such as performance chemicals, catalysts, and masterbatches. Clariant's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets its offerings apart, enabling customers to enhance their products while reducing environmental impact. With a reputation for excellence, Clariant continues to be a trusted partner in the specialty chemicals sector, recognised for its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
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In 2023, Clariant AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 5,250,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 290,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 360,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,710,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Clariant is targeting a 14% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Clariant's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and the company is actively working towards enhancing its sustainability practices in the chemicals sector.
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2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 677,781,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 629,465,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Clariant is committed to some 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.