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Ems Chemie

Ems Chemie, officially known as EMS-Chemie Holding AG, is a leading Swiss company headquartered in Domat/Ems, CH. Founded in 1936, it has established a strong presence in the global specialty chemicals and high-performance plastics industry, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including engineering thermoplastics and specialty chemicals, which are integral to various sectors such as automotive, electronics, and medical technology. Ems Chemie's commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market, contributing to its reputation as a trusted supplier. With a focus on research and development, Ems Chemie has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a market leader in high-performance materials. Its dedication to excellence continues to drive growth and innovation within the industry.

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38

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Ems Chemie's score of 38 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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Ems Chemie's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ems Chemie reported carbon emissions of approximately 20,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 85,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 13,400,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Over the years, Ems Chemie has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate commitments. The company has set long-term net-zero targets, aiming for significant reductions across all scopes by 2050. They are committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which underscores their dedication to aligning with global climate goals. In 2022, their total emissions were about 17,440,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 20,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 87,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2021, saw total emissions of approximately 18,130,000 kg CO2e, with similar Scope 1 and 2 figures. This data indicates a consistent level of emissions, highlighting the need for ongoing efforts to achieve their ambitious climate targets. Ems Chemie's headquarters is located in Switzerland (CH), and they are actively working within the chemicals sector to enhance sustainability and reduce their carbon footprint.

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Scope 1
27,000,000
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Scope 2
94,000,000
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Scope 3
2,400,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ems Chemie'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. Ems Chemie is headquartered in CH, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ems Chemie 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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