Imerys
Imerys S.A., a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, is headquartered in Paris, France, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1880, the company has evolved to serve diverse industries, including ceramics, plastics, and construction, by providing high-performance materials that enhance product quality and sustainability. Imerys is renowned for its innovative portfolio, which includes kaolin, talc, and calcium carbonates, each offering unique properties that cater to specific customer needs. The company’s commitment to research and development has positioned it as a key player in the market, driving advancements in material science and application techniques. With a strong focus on sustainability, Imerys continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the mineral solutions industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Imerys's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Mineral Mining 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.
Industry Benchmark
Imerys's score of 44 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Imerys's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Imerys reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1.9 million tonnes CO2e, with 1.31 million tonnes from Scope 1 and 0.59 million tonnes from Scope 2. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. Additionally, Imerys targets a 25% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions, which encompass categories such as purchased goods and services, business travel, and waste generated in operations, also by 2030. Imerys has previously committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 36% per million Euros of revenue by 2030 from a 2018 base year. Furthermore, the company aims for 71% of its suppliers by spend to have science-based targets by 2023. These initiatives reflect Imerys's dedication to aligning with global climate goals and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the construction materials sector.
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Add to project2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,785,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,030,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - |
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Imerys 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.
