Elementis
Elementis plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading global specialty chemicals company renowned for its innovative solutions across various industries. Founded in 1848, Elementis has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company primarily focuses on providing high-performance additives, personal care ingredients, and advanced materials, which are distinguished by their unique properties and applications. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Elementis has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in rheology modifiers and surfactants. The company is well-positioned in the market, serving diverse sectors such as coatings, personal care, and oilfield services. Elementis continues to be recognised for its technical expertise and customer-centric approach, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the specialty chemicals industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Elementis'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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Elementis's score of 35 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Elementis's reported carbon emissions
As of 2023, Elementis has reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 630,100,000 kg CO2e globally, with specific emissions from Scope 1 at about 39,217,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 23,380,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious near-term targets to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. Elementis commits to a 58.8% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034, using 2024 as the base year. Additionally, it aims for a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations, within the same timeframe. In the UK, Elementis reported Scope 1 emissions of about 5,349,660 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 973,380 kg CO2e (market-based) in 2023. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Elementis's dedication to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. The company's targets are consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C, as recognised by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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| 2013 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 221,076,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 89,500,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Elementis 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.
