Livent
Livent Corporation, commonly referred to as Livent, is a leading global producer of lithium hydroxide, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2018, the company emerged from a rich history in lithium production, focusing on the growing demand for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage solutions. With major operational regions spanning North America and South America, Livent is strategically positioned to serve the expanding battery market. Livent's core offerings include high-purity lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate, which are essential for advanced battery technologies. What sets Livent apart is its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative production methods, ensuring a reliable supply of lithium for the evolving energy landscape. Recognised for its significant contributions to the lithium industry, Livent continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and investments in cutting-edge technologies.
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Livent's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Livent reported carbon emissions of approximately 118,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 97,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This follows a trend of emissions data from previous years, with 2022 showing Scope 1 emissions at about 124,539,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 66,532,000 kg CO2e. The company has also disclosed Scope 3 emissions for 2022, totalling around 273,135,000 kg CO2e, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. Livent has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, as part of its long-term climate strategy. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which the company joined in August 2021. Livent's emissions intensity per metric ton of product produced was reported at 2,360 kg CO2e in 2023, reflecting ongoing efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Overall, Livent's climate commitments and emissions data demonstrate a proactive stance towards sustainability and carbon reduction in the chemicals sector, with a clear roadmap towards achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 115,272,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,734,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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Livent 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.
