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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.

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70

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Kemira Oyj's score of 70 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 2024, Kemira Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,688,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 118,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 467,561,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,880,746,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company recorded similar figures with total emissions of about 2,688,000,000 kg CO2e, including 118,556,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 469,839,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,862,773,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. Kemira has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045 for combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has also committed to reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline of 930,000 metric tons CO2e. This target aligns with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and requires an annual reduction rate of 4.2% to achieve the goal of approximately 465,000 metric tons CO2e by 2030. Additionally, Kemira aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, by 32.5% by 2033 from a 2021 baseline. These commitments reflect Kemira's proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the chemicals sector.

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Scope 1
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000,000,000
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Scope 2
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0,000,000,000
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000,000,000
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000,000,000
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Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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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. This request for Kemira Oyj is in FI, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kemira Oyj is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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