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.
+56 vs industry average
Imerys’s score of 74 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Imerys's reported carbon emissions
Imerys, headquartered in France, is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. For 2025, the company reported a total of approximately 5.81 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1.31 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 474 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4.03 billion kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions are significantly driven by purchased goods and services (about 1.46 billion kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (approximately 821 million kg CO2e). Imerys has established several reduction targets. Notably, they are committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as a baseline year, aligning with a 1.5°C trajectory. Additionally, there is a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by the end of 2030, also from a 2021 baseline. The company also previously committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 36% relative to revenue by 2030, from a 2018 base year. Imerys aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The company's emissions data is cascaded from its ultimate parent organisation, Imerys S.A.
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Imerys’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2050
In alignment with the IMA-Europe’s “2050 Roadmap”, Imerys wi…
In alignment with the IMA-Europe’s “2050 Roadmap”, Imerys will contribute to the 2050 sectorial commitment to reduce energy consumption by h…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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