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 Scope 1 emissions of approximately 311,937,000 kg CO2e. The company has set an ambitious target to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, using 2007 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects Koppers's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint. In 2021, Koppers's total emissions included 331,918,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 82,581,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, indicating a trend of significant emissions over the years. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, which typically encompasses indirect emissions from the supply chain and product use. Koppers's emissions data is sourced directly from Koppers Holdings Inc., with no cascaded data from parent or related organizations. The company is actively working towards its reduction targets and is reportedly on track to meet its near-term goals.
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| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| 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.
