Kemira
Kemira Oyj, commonly known as Kemira, is a leading global chemicals company headquartered in Finland (FI). Founded in 1920, Kemira has established itself as a key player in the water-intensive industries, particularly in pulp and paper, oil and gas, and water treatment. With a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, the company focuses on sustainable solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Kemira's core offerings include a wide range of chemical products and services designed to optimise processes and improve product quality. Notably, their innovative approach to water treatment chemicals sets them apart in the market. With a commitment to sustainability and a robust portfolio, Kemira has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner for industries seeking to enhance their operational performance while prioritising environmental stewardship.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Kemira's score of 48 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kemira's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kemira Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,602,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 137,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 488,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,977,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting, which includes significant contributions from upstream and downstream activities. Kemira has set ambitious near-term targets to reduce its carbon footprint. The company aims to achieve a 51.23% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. Additionally, Kemira is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions—specifically from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation and distribution—by 32.5% by 2033, based on a 2021 baseline. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Kemira's commitment to addressing climate change within the chemicals sector. The company continues to focus on sustainable practices to mitigate its environmental impact while striving for operational efficiency.
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Add to project| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 205,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Kemira is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
