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Kraton

Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of sustainable polymers, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across Europe and Asia. Founded in 2001, Kraton has established itself in the specialty chemicals industry, focusing on innovative solutions for various applications, including adhesives, coatings, and sealants. The company is renowned for its unique styrenic block copolymers, which offer exceptional performance characteristics and versatility. Kraton's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a key player in the market, with notable achievements in developing bio-based products. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Kraton continues to drive advancements in polymer technology, catering to diverse industries while maintaining a focus on environmental responsibility.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Kraton'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.

20

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Kraton's score of 20 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Kraton's reported carbon emissions

As of 2022, Kraton Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 615,466 tonnes CO2e, with 336,064 tonnes CO2e attributed to Scope 1 emissions and 279,402 tonnes CO2e to Scope 2 emissions. This represents a reduction from 2021, where emissions were about 664,706 tonnes CO2e. The company has shown a consistent decrease in emissions over recent years, with a notable drop from 683,281 tonnes CO2e in 2019. Kraton is committed to climate action and has joined the "Business Ambition for 1.5°C" initiative, aligning its goals with global climate targets. The company is actively participating in the Climate Ambition Accelerator, demonstrating its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing sustainability practices within the chemicals sector. While specific reduction targets have not been detailed, Kraton's ongoing efforts to lower its greenhouse gas emissions intensity, which was reported at 520 tonnes CO2e per unit in 2023, indicate a proactive approach to climate commitments. The company continues to focus on improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions across its operations.

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Scope 1
370,603,000
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Scope 2
312,814,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Kraton's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Kraton is headquartered in US, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Kraton is committed to some 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.

SBTi
CDP
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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