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Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) is a leading player in the chemicals nec industry, headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Founded in 1968, SQM has established itself as a key provider of specialty fertilisers, lithium, iodine, and other industrial chemicals, primarily serving markets across South America, North America, and Europe.
The company is renowned for its innovative approach to sustainable mining and production processes, particularly in lithium extraction, which is crucial for the growing electric vehicle market. SQM's commitment to quality and sustainability has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements including significant contributions to the global supply of lithium and iodine. With a strong focus on research and development, SQM continues to drive advancements in the chemicals sector, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.
48
DitchCarbon score
+16 vs industry average
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s score of 48 is higher than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Very High
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.523
20182025
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera's reported carbon emissions
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera, headquartered in CL, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1.78 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 408.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 543.4 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 832.3 million kg CO2e. In 2024, total emissions were about 1.92 billion kg CO2e, comprising approximately 504.9 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 512.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 904.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back, 2023 saw total emissions of around 1.71 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 308.8 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at roughly 536.6 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 868.6 million kg CO2e. In 2022, the company's total emissions were approximately 1.48 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 300.3 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 508.1 million kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 673.1 million kg CO2e.
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for its Lithium, KCl, SOP, and Iodine products by 2030, and for all products by 2040, for Scope 1 emissions. The company also aims for a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 52% intensity reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2031, using 2021 as the baseline. Furthermore, SQM Lithium has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2031, also using 2021 as the base year. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera is committed to being carbon neutral across all its products by 2040, and for Lithium and Potassium Chloride by 2030, with a 90% reduction and 10% offset of emissions by 2040, using 2019 as a base year. Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. has a near-term Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) commitment, made in October 2021.
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Sociedad Quimica Y Minera’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Active
Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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