Imerys
Imerys S.A., a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1880, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in innovation and sustainability within the industrial minerals sector. Imerys focuses on diverse industries, including ceramics, plastics, paints, and construction, offering a wide range of core products such as kaolin, talc, and calcium carbonates. What sets Imerys apart is its commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring that its solutions enhance performance and sustainability for its clients. With a strong market position, Imerys is recognised for its expertise and has achieved notable accolades for its environmentally responsible practices, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the mineral solutions industry.
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Imerys's score of 60 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Imerys's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Imerys reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,183,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 1,281,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 502,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 4,400,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2021 base year. This commitment aligns with a 1.5°C trajectory and includes a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Imerys has also aligned its climate strategy with a 2°C scenario, aiming for a 36% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions relative to revenue by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainability and climate action. The emissions data for 2023 is not available, as the company did not disclose specific figures for that year. However, the 2024 data indicates a significant focus on reducing emissions across all scopes, with a clear strategy in place to achieve these goals. Imerys operates as a subsidiary of Imerys S.A., which provides the overarching framework for its emissions reporting and climate commitments.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,705,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,080,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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