Seppic
Seppic, a subsidiary of the Air Liquide Group, is a leading player in the specialty chemicals industry, headquartered in France. Established in 1942, the company has made significant strides in the formulation of innovative ingredients for the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition sectors. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Seppic is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology. The company offers a diverse range of products, including emulsifiers, active ingredients, and excipients, which are distinguished by their high performance and eco-friendly profiles. Seppic's dedication to research and development has positioned it as a trusted partner for formulators seeking to enhance product efficacy and consumer appeal. With numerous industry accolades, Seppic continues to set benchmarks in quality and innovation within the global market.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Seppic'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Seppic's score of 16 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Seppic's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Seppic reported total carbon emissions of approximately 116,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 5,000,000 kg CO2e. The company's emissions profile shows a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which totalled approximately 111,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial impact from upstream and downstream activities. Over the years, Seppic's emissions have fluctuated, with total emissions recorded at approximately 101,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and peaking at about 116,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The Scope 1 emissions have varied from approximately 5,174,000 kg CO2e in 2011 to about 5,340,000 kg CO2e in 2018, while Scope 2 emissions have also seen changes, with a high of approximately 752,000 kg CO2e in 2017. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or climate pledges disclosed by Seppic, which suggests a need for clearer commitments in line with industry standards for climate action. The absence of Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) reduction targets further highlights the potential for improvement in their climate strategy.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
Add to project| 2011 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 5,174,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 2 | 448,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 112,622,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Seppic 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.
