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Quaker Houghton

Quaker Houghton, a leading global provider of industrial process fluids, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1859, the company has established itself as a key player in the metalworking and industrial lubricants industry, offering a comprehensive range of products and services tailored to enhance manufacturing processes. With a focus on innovation, Quaker Houghton delivers unique solutions such as metalworking fluids, rust preventatives, and hydraulic fluids, designed to improve efficiency and sustainability in various applications. The company’s commitment to quality and customer service has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for manufacturers worldwide. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of patented technologies and a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, positioning Quaker Houghton as a leader in the industrial sector.

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29

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Quaker Houghton's score of 29 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Quaker Houghton's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Quaker Houghton reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 25,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 13,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This represents a 5% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2022 levels. The company has set ambitious targets, committing to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. Over the past few years, Quaker Houghton has demonstrated a consistent approach to managing its carbon footprint. In 2023, emissions were recorded at 25,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 14,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while in 2022, the figures were 26,000,000 kg CO2e and 14,000,000 kg CO2e, respectively. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data but is committed to measuring and reducing these emissions in the future. Quaker Houghton’s climate initiatives align with industry standards, reflecting a proactive stance towards sustainability and climate responsibility.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Quaker Houghton'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. This request for Quaker Houghton is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Quaker Houghton is participating in some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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