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Fuchs Petrolub SE, commonly referred to as Fuchs, is a leading player in the chemicals nec industry, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. Founded in 1931, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Fuchs specialises in the development and production of high-performance lubricants and related specialty products, catering to diverse sectors such as automotive, industrial, and metalworking.
With a commitment to innovation, Fuchs has achieved significant milestones, including the expansion of its product portfolio and global reach. The company is renowned for its unique formulations that enhance efficiency and sustainability, positioning it as a trusted partner in the lubricant market. Fuchs continues to set industry standards, reflecting its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
51
DitchCarbon score
+19 vs industry average
Fuchs’s score of 51 is higher than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.523
20182025
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Fuchs's reported carbon emissions
Fuchs, a German chemicals company, reported total global carbon emissions of approximately 2.44 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This included around 34.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 807,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 2.40 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total global carbon emissions were about 2.34 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 34.1 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions at around 9.41 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at roughly 2.29 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back to 2023, Fuchs's total global emissions were approximately 2.36 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 39.0 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 17.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 2.30 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Fuchs has set an ambitious goal to become CO2-neutral "cradle-to-gate" for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2025. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by at least 42% and Scope 3 emissions by at least 25% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. All emissions data reported is directly from Fuchs SE.
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Fuchs’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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