Koppers
Koppers Holdings Inc., commonly referred to as Koppers, is a leading global provider of treated wood products, chemicals, and carbon compounds. Headquartered in the United States, Koppers operates extensively across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving a diverse range of industries. Founded in 1988, the company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its product offerings and market reach. Koppers is renowned for its innovative solutions in the wood preservation and chemical manufacturing sectors, offering unique products such as utility poles, railway ties, and specialty chemicals. With a strong commitment to sustainability and safety, Koppers has established itself as a market leader, recognised for its high-quality standards and customer-centric approach. The company continues to drive growth through technological advancements and a focus on environmental stewardship.
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Koppers's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Koppers reported approximately 311,937,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. This marked a reduction from 2021, when their Scope 1 emissions were about 345,488,000 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend in their carbon footprint management. However, Koppers has not disclosed any Scope 2 or Scope 3 emissions data for these years. For 2023, Koppers has not provided any emissions data, which leaves a gap in understanding their current carbon impact. The company has not set any specific reduction targets or climate pledges, suggesting a need for clearer commitments in addressing climate change. Koppers operates in an industry where greenhouse gas emissions are a significant concern, and their reported emissions intensity has shown a decrease from 2.5e-10 MT CO2e per million USD revenue in 2021 to 1.8e-10 MT CO2e per million USD revenue in 2023. This indicates an improvement in their operational efficiency relative to revenue. Overall, while Koppers has made strides in reducing their emissions, the absence of comprehensive data and formal climate commitments highlights an area for potential growth in their sustainability strategy.
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| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 345,488,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 82,581,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Koppers is not participating in any 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.
