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 62 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Imerys reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 6,098,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 1,311,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 588,380,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its emissions, committing to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, Imerys aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Imerys has also established science-based targets, aiming for a 36% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per million Euros of revenue by 2030, based on 2018 figures. Furthermore, the company has committed that 71% of its suppliers by spend will have science-based targets by 2023. These initiatives align with the company's commitment to the 1.5°C trajectory, reflecting its dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint.
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2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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