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Kemira Oyj

Kemira Oyj, a leading global chemicals company headquartered in Finland (FI), has been a key player in the water-intensive industries since its founding in 1920. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Kemira focuses on providing innovative solutions in water treatment, pulp and paper, and oil and gas sectors. The company is renowned for its core products, including water-soluble polymers and specialty chemicals, which enhance efficiency and sustainability in various applications. Kemira's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner for customers seeking to optimise their processes while minimising environmental impact. With a rich history of milestones, Kemira continues to drive advancements in the chemical industry, solidifying its market position through a dedication to quality and customer-centric solutions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kemira Oyj'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.

68

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Kemira Oyj's score of 68 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kemira Oyj's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Kemira Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3,602,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 118,556,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 137,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,862,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2045. Kemira has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 51.23% by 2030, using 2018 as the base year. Additionally, it aims to cut Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, by 32.5% by 2033, based on 2021 levels. 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 reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency.

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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
000,000,000
Scope 2
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-
-
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
000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
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

Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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. Kemira Oyj is headquartered in FI, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kemira Oyj 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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