Element Solutions
Element Solutions Inc., headquartered in the United States, is a leading specialty chemicals company that operates across various global markets. Founded in 2017, the company has quickly established itself in the electronics, industrial, and consumer markets, providing innovative solutions that enhance product performance and sustainability. With a diverse portfolio of core products and services, Element Solutions focuses on advanced materials, surface treatments, and electronic chemicals. Their unique offerings are designed to meet the evolving needs of customers, ensuring high-quality results and operational efficiency. The company has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a key player in the specialty chemicals industry, recognised for its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Element Solutions's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Element Solutions's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Element Solutions's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Element Solutions reported total carbon emissions of approximately 34,345,000 kg CO2e, comprising 12,127,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 22,218,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing their environmental impact, with a target to achieve carbon net zero by 2040. The company has set ambitious near-term goals, aiming for a 46% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring alignment with climate science to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Over the past few years, Element Solutions has demonstrated a consistent effort to lower emissions, with total emissions decreasing from approximately 37,310,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to the current figure in 2023. The company is also focused on measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions, which include indirect emissions from sources not owned or controlled by the company. Element Solutions is committed to minimising its environmental footprint and actively participates in initiatives aimed at sustainability and climate responsibility.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 13,565,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 32,048,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000 | - |
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Element Solutions 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.
