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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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21

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Quaker Houghton's score of 21 is lower than 73% 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 2023, Quaker Houghton reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 39,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 25,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 14,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 38,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 25,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 13,000,000 kg CO2e. Quaker Houghton has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target has been approved through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the necessary reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company also plans to measure and address its Scope 3 emissions, although specific targets for these have not been disclosed. Overall, Quaker Houghton is actively working towards significant emissions reductions while maintaining transparency in its sustainability efforts.

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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.

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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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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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