Clariant

Clariant, headquartered in CH and operating in the chemical and mining sector, reported approximately 5.34 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2023. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. In 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 5.34 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions amounting to about 320 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 620 million kg CO2e (market-based). Scope 3 emissions in 2022 were around 3.03 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor.

Clariant has established a long-term net-zero target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050. Additionally, the company is working towards reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. They also aim for a 14% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. Previous near-term targets included a 30% reduction in direct CO2 emissions per ton of produced goods between 2013 and 2025, and a 35% reduction in GHG emissions between 2013 and 2025. Clariant also has an objective to achieve climate neutrality for its own sites by 2030. Further near-term operational targets for the 2019-2030 period, measured per ton of production, include a 20% reduction in water intake, a 25% reduction in wastewater generation, and a 40% reduction in landfilled non-hazardous waste.