Ingevity Corporation, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the specialty chemicals and materials industry. Founded in 2016, the company has quickly established itself as a key innovator in sustainable solutions, focusing on areas such as performance chemicals, asphalt additives, and engineered polymers. With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, Ingevity is committed to delivering high-quality products that enhance performance and reduce environmental impact. The company’s core offerings, including activated carbon and bio-based products, are distinguished by their unique formulations and applications, catering to diverse markets such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods. Ingevity's dedication to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, earning recognition for its commitment to responsible manufacturing and environmental stewardship.
How does Ingevity'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.
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Ingevity's score of 17 is lower than 68% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ingevity, headquartered in the US, reported a total of approximately 426.1 million kg CO2e in 2022, comprising 257.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 168.6 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. Additionally, Ingevity has established a near-term goal to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 5% from 2020 levels by the end of 2025. In 2023, Ingevity reported a GHG intensity of approximately 1,200 metric tons CO2e per ton of product, reflecting their ongoing efforts to monitor and manage emissions. The company has not disclosed specific Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct operational emissions. Ingevity's long-term strategy includes achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with a commitment to reducing emissions intensity in the near term. These initiatives underscore Ingevity's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 242,027,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 117,327,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Ingevity has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.


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