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Imerys S.A., a global leader in the mining and processing of industrial minerals, is headquartered in France. Established in 1880, the company has evolved to specialise in chemical and fertiliser minerals, salt, and various mining and quarrying products. With a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, Imerys serves diverse industries, including construction, automotive, and consumer goods.
The company’s core offerings include kaolin, talc, and calcium carbonate, which are distinguished by their high purity and performance characteristics. Imerys is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a key player in the market. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of patents and a reputation for quality that sets it apart in the competitive landscape of industrial minerals.
+57 vs industry average
Imerys’s score of 75 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Imerys, headquartered in France and operating in the Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.81 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 1.31 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 474 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 4.03 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 6.18 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 1.28 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, 502 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 4.40 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. Looking back to 2023, Imerys reported total emissions of approximately 6.10 billion kg CO2e, with around 1.31 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 587 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based). In 2022, total emissions were approximately 6.85 billion kg CO2e, including about 1.48 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 702 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based).
Imerys has set near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated goals, cascaded from its parent company, Imerys S.A. The company commits to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. Additionally, Imerys aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe, also from a 2021 base year. These targets are consistent with a 1.5°C trajectory. The company has also set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Historically, Imerys had committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 36% per million Euros of revenue by 2030 from a 2018 base year, as validated by the SBTi. This target also included a commitment for 71% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2023. Earlier commitments also included a 10% carbon emission reduction by 2014 from a 2009 baseline for Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
Imerys commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.* Imerys also commits to reduce absolute sco…
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Imerys commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.* Imerys also commits to reduce absolute sco…
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Imerys commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.* Imerys also commits to reduce absolute sco…
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