Helm AG

Helm AG's reported carbon emissions

Helm AG, a chemical company headquartered in Germany, reported approximately 19.8 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for the year 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the 2024 reporting year, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 11.17 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions, using a market-based approach, were around 5.92 million kg CO2e, while the location-based Scope 2 emissions were approximately 5.99 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were substantial, amounting to approximately 19.78 billion kg CO2e. Within Scope 3, purchased goods and services represented the largest portion, at roughly 19.39 billion kg CO2e. Upstream transportation and distribution accounted for approximately 331.27 million kg CO2e, and upstream leased assets contributed about 45.02 million kg CO2e. In 2023, Helm AG reported total emissions of approximately 20.20 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 20.33 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (market-based) were approximately 36.53 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 totalled approximately 20.16 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at approximately 19.83 billion kg CO2e. Helm AG has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims for climate neutrality by 2045, with a specific target to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 50% by 2030 compared to a 2019 baseline. This aligns with a long-term goal for climate neutrality. Additionally, a near-term target aims for a 54.6% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 2033, relative to a 2023 baseline. The company also reports a Scope 3.1 intensity of 1,540 tonnes CO2e per tonne for 2024 and 1,570 tonnes CO2e per tonne for 2023.