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 65 is higher than 84% 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 at approximately 502,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 4,400,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the total emissions were slightly lower at about 6,098,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1,311,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 587,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Imerys has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year. This target aligns with a 1.5°C trajectory and includes a commitment to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Additionally, the company has committed to reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 36% relative to revenue by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. These targets are part of Imerys's broader strategy to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect its commitment to sustainable practices in the construction materials sector. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent company, Imerys S.A., ensuring a unified approach to climate action across its operations.
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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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