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Ercros

Ercros S.A., a prominent player in the chemical industry, is headquartered in Spain (ES) and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1896, Ercros has established itself as a leader in the production of chemical products, particularly in the fields of chlor-alkali, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. The company is renowned for its innovative approach to manufacturing, offering a diverse range of core products, including sodium hydroxide and chlorine derivatives, which are essential for various industrial applications. Ercros's commitment to sustainability and efficiency sets it apart in a competitive market, enabling it to maintain a strong position within the industry. With a rich history marked by significant milestones, Ercros continues to evolve, focusing on quality and environmental responsibility, making it a trusted name in the chemical sector.

DitchCarbon Score

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30

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Ercros's score of 30 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ercros's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Ercros reported total carbon emissions of approximately 306,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for the entirety of this figure. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce direct CO2 emissions by 39% by 2025 compared to 2020 levels. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to their carbon footprint reduction strategy. Ercros's emissions data indicates a significant focus on direct emissions, with no reported Scope 3 emissions for 2023. The company's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its Plan 3D, which outlines specific reduction goals and initiatives aimed at achieving these targets. As Ercros continues to enhance its environmental performance, it remains dedicated to transparency and accountability in its climate actions.

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202120222023
Scope 1
1,365,629,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
-
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ercros'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 Ercros is in ES, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Ercros 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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