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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Quaker Houghton's score of 4 is lower than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Quaker Houghton's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, Quaker Houghton reported total carbon emissions of approximately 35,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 23,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 12,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marked an increase from 2020, when their emissions were about 33,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 20,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 10,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions, Quaker Houghton has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented climate pledges or science-based targets indicates a need for further commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction within the industry context.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | |
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| Scope 1 | 20,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 10,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - |
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Quaker Houghton is not committed to any 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.
