Ketjen
Ketjen, officially known as Ketjen Black, is a leading manufacturer in the carbon black industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1916, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Ketjen is renowned for its innovative production of high-performance carbon blacks, which are essential in various applications such as tyres, coatings, and plastics. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Ketjen has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly production methods. The company’s unique offerings, such as its proprietary Ketjenblack® products, set it apart in the market, catering to the evolving needs of industries focused on performance and environmental responsibility. As a trusted partner in the carbon black sector, Ketjen continues to solidify its position as a leader, recognised for its technical expertise and customer-centric approach.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Ketjen'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Ketjen's score of 13 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Ketjen's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Ketjen reported total carbon emissions of approximately 306,000,000 kg CO2e. This marked a slight increase from 2021, when emissions were about 284,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown a general trend of reducing emissions from 341,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 315,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020, before experiencing a rise in 2022. Ketjen's emissions data does not specify the breakdown into Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, nor does it provide specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that while Ketjen is aware of its carbon footprint, it may not have formalised strategies or targets for significant emissions reductions at this time. Overall, Ketjen's emissions reflect the challenges faced by the industry in managing carbon outputs, and the company may need to establish clearer climate commitments to align with global sustainability goals.
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Ketjen is not committed to any 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.
