Clariant Sustainability Profile
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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Industry Benchmark
Clariant's score of 79 is higher than 89% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Clariant's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Clariant AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.8 billion kg CO2e, comprising 290 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 240 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2.8 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. For 2024, emissions were approximately 440 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 3 emissions at about 2.6 billion kg CO2e. By 2025, Clariant aims to achieve a reduction of 46.9% in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline, targeting a total of approximately 400 million kg CO2e. Clariant has set ambitious climate commitments, including a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and a 14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company aims for net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, with a specific goal of achieving climate neutrality at its own sites by 2030. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Clariant's commitment to sustainable practices within the chemicals sector. The company is actively working towards these goals, demonstrating a proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| 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 | 0,000,000 |
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Clariant's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Clariant's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 100% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" representing nearly all of their reported Scope 3 footprint.
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Clariant's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Clariant has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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