Imcd
IMCD Group, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1995, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa, serving diverse industries such as coatings, pharmaceuticals, and food and nutrition. IMCD is renowned for its technical expertise and innovative solutions, offering a wide range of products that include additives, emulsifiers, and performance chemicals. The company’s commitment to sustainability and customer-centric approach sets it apart in the competitive landscape. With a robust market position, IMCD has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its product portfolio and geographical reach. This dedication to excellence has solidified IMCD's reputation as a trusted partner in the specialty chemicals sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Imcd's score of 24 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Imcd's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, IMCD, headquartered in the Netherlands, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 387,153,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,855,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 6,501,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions, which account for indirect emissions from the value chain, were reported at 374,797,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, IMCD has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The company has set near-term reduction targets and is actively engaged in climate initiatives, although it has not yet committed to a net-zero target. The emissions data shows a trend of increasing total emissions, with 2022 figures at approximately 349,606,000 kg CO2e and 2021 at about 349,880,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for enhanced strategies to manage and reduce emissions effectively. IMCD's emissions intensity metrics, such as Scope 3 emissions intensity per million euros of operating EBITDA, were reported at 0.76 in 2023, reflecting the company's ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations. As a participant in the trading and distribution sector, IMCD is positioned to influence supply chain emissions and is expected to continue its focus on sustainability and climate commitments in the coming years.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 6,190,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 6,381,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Imcd 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.
