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Croda

Croda International Plc, commonly known as Croda, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1925, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Croda operates primarily within the personal care, health care, and industrial sectors, offering innovative products that enhance performance and sustainability. Renowned for its high-quality ingredients, Croda's core offerings include emulsifiers, surfactants, and active ingredients, which are distinguished by their natural sourcing and eco-friendly formulations. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as its commitment to sustainability and a strong market position, making it a trusted partner for brands seeking to improve their product efficacy and environmental impact. With a focus on innovation and customer collaboration, Croda continues to lead the way in the specialty chemicals industry.

DitchCarbon Score

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41

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Croda's score of 41 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Croda's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Croda International Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,012,460,000 kg CO2e, comprising 86,740,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 60,834,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 674,234,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2029, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, Croda is committed to a 13.5% reduction in upstream Scope 3 emissions within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Croda's commitment includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability in the chemicals sector.

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2023
Scope 1
86,740,000
Scope 2
14,506,000
Scope 3
674,234,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Croda'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. Croda is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Croda 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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