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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.

14

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.

10

Industry Benchmark

Quarzwerke GmbH's score of 14 is higher than 74% 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 significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 203,122,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 87,769,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This indicates a substantial impact on the environment, primarily from direct operations and energy consumption. Currently, there are no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Quarzwerke GmbH, which suggests a need for further commitment to addressing their carbon footprint. The absence of specific initiatives or targets highlights the importance of industry-wide efforts to mitigate climate change and improve sustainability practices. As a company operating in the mineral industry, Quarzwerke GmbH is positioned to adopt more robust climate strategies to align with global sustainability goals.

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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 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. Quarzwerke GmbH is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Quarzwerke GmbH 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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