Ingevity Sustainability Profile
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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Ingevity's reported carbon emissions
Ingevity, headquartered in the US, reported a total of approximately 426,101,700 kg CO2e in 2022, comprising 257,539,700 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 168,562,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has set a target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 5% from 2020 levels by the end of 2025. This commitment is part of a broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. In 2023, Ingevity reported a greenhouse gas intensity of approximately 1,200 metric tons CO2e per ton of product. The company has established a baseline year of 2019 for its GHG reduction goals, aiming for significant improvements in emissions intensity over the coming years. Ingevity's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are derived directly from its own disclosures. The company continues to focus on sustainability initiatives to enhance its environmental performance and contribute to global climate goals.
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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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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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.
