Sibelco
Sibelco, officially known as Sibelco Group, is a leading global materials solutions company headquartered in Belgium. Established in 1882, Sibelco has evolved into a key player in the industrial minerals sector, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company specialises in the extraction and processing of high-quality minerals, including silica, clay, and feldspar, which are essential for various industries such as glass, ceramics, and construction. Sibelco's commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the market, as it continually invests in advanced technologies to enhance product quality and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position and a reputation for reliability, Sibelco has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have expanded its global footprint and product offerings.
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Sibelco's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Sibelco reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 369,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 221,385,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 147,155,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company’s Scope 3 emissions were about 8,136,473,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from processing of sold products and downstream transportation and distribution. Sibelco has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 22.5% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2021 as the base year. This target translates to a 5% year-on-year reduction per euro of revenue. Additionally, Sibelco is committed to ensuring that 68.9% of its suppliers and customers, based on emissions, will have science-based targets by 2026, covering a substantial portion of upstream and downstream emissions. These initiatives align with Sibelco's commitment to maintaining emissions reductions consistent with the goals required to limit global warming to well below 2°C. The company continues to focus on enhancing its sustainability practices within the construction materials sector while actively engaging its supply chain in climate action.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 284,532,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 187,389,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,478,687,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Sibelco is committed to some 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.
