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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.

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66

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Croda's score of 66 is higher than 99% 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 2024, Croda International Plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 95,931,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 15,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 70,403,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% from a 2018 baseline by 2030, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Croda aims to decrease upstream Scope 3 emissions by 13.5% within the same timeframe. In the previous year, 2023, Croda's emissions were reported at approximately 87,367,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 17,096,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 62,933,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. Notably, since 2018, the company has achieved a 12.7% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions, despite business expansion. Croda's near-term goals also include a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of 2024. The company has made significant strides in reducing Scope 2 market-based emissions, achieving a 60.2% decrease compared to the 2018 baseline by 2021. Looking ahead, Croda has committed to becoming a net-zero organisation by 2050, further demonstrating its dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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71,727,000
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Scope 3
768,844,000
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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. This request for Croda is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Croda is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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