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Quarzwerke GmbH

Quarzwerke GmbH, a leading player in the industrial minerals sector, is headquartered in Germany and operates extensively across Europe. Founded in 1884, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality quartz and other mineral products, catering to diverse industries such as construction, ceramics, and glass manufacturing. With a strong focus on innovation, Quarzwerke offers a range of unique products, including quartz sands, fillers, and aggregates, which are renowned for their purity and performance. The company’s commitment to sustainability and quality has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones in product development and environmental stewardship. Quarzwerke GmbH continues to set industry standards, making significant contributions to the mineral supply chain across its operational regions.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Quarzwerke GmbH'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.

17

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Salt and Mineral Mining 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.

21

Industry Benchmark

Quarzwerke GmbH's score of 17 is higher than 59% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Quarzwerke GmbH's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Quarzwerke GmbH reported total carbon emissions of approximately 203,122,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 87,769,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This brings their combined emissions from these scopes to around 290,891,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Currently, Quarzwerke GmbH has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. This lack of defined goals may reflect the broader industry context, where many companies are still developing comprehensive strategies to address carbon emissions. As a leading player in the minerals industry, Quarzwerke's emissions profile highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in climate action, particularly as global pressures for sustainability continue to rise.

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2022
Scope 1
203,122,000
Scope 2
87,769,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Quarzwerke GmbH's primary industry is Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c., which is low 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 Quarzwerke GmbH is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Quarzwerke GmbH is not participating in any 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
Reduction Actions

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