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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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.
In 2024, Kemira Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,188,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 118,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 467,561,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 1,880,746,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting across all scopes. Kemira has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 51.23% by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, in alignment with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, the company plans to cut 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. Furthermore, Kemira has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2045, demonstrating a long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action. These initiatives position Kemira as a proactive player in the chemicals sector, addressing the urgent need for emissions reductions and contributing to global climate goals.
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2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | - | - | - | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | 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 |
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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.