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Elkem

Elkem ASA, a leading global provider of advanced materials, is headquartered in Norway and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1904, Elkem has established itself as a key player in the silicon-based materials industry, focusing on areas such as silicones, silicon materials, and carbon solutions. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including high-performance silicones that cater to diverse applications in construction, automotive, and electronics. Elkem's commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in reducing carbon emissions and enhancing product efficiency. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, Elkem continues to drive advancements in materials science, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in various industries.

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66

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sand and Clay Production 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Elkem's score of 66 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Elkem's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Elkem reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,790,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 2,030,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3,420,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 8,340,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase from 2023, when total emissions were about 11,910,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 2,210,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 2,890,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at 6,810,000,000 kg CO2e. Elkem has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for fully carbon-neutral production globally by 2050, which includes achieving net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the same year. In the near term, the company targets a 28% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to a 2020 baseline by 2031, while also improving its product carbon footprint by 39% during this period. These initiatives reflect Elkem's commitment to sustainability and its role in the green transition.

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Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Elkem's primary industry is Sand and clay, which is low 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 Elkem is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Elkem is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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