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Ingevity Sustainability Profile

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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.

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17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Ingevity's reported carbon emissions

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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Scope 2
117,327,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Ingevity's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ingevity's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Ingevity's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ingevity is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Ingevity's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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