Koppers Sustainability Profile
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. 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. Historically, Koppers has shown a trend in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at approximately 393,754,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and 331,918,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, indicating a focus on direct and indirect emissions from its operations. Koppers's climate commitments are supported by its corporate sustainability reports, which outline its strategies and progress towards achieving these reduction targets. The company is actively working to enhance its sustainability practices and reduce its overall environmental impact.
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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's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Koppers has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
