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 2024, Koppers reported total carbon emissions of approximately 341,773,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 69,045,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, totalling around 410,818,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. Koppers has set an ambitious target to reduce both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2007 as the baseline year. This commitment underscores their proactive approach to climate action and aligns with industry standards for emissions reduction. Historically, Koppers has shown fluctuations in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at approximately 642,125,000 kg CO2e in 2007. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a potential area for future focus. Their emissions reduction initiatives are documented in their sustainability reports, which highlight their strategic goals and progress. Koppers operates under the umbrella of Koppers Holdings Inc., which provides a corporate framework for their sustainability efforts. The emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from a parent company, ensuring that Koppers is directly accountable for its climate commitments.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 642,125,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 184,065,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 00,000,000 |
| 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.
