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Sociedad Quimica Y Minera

Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile (SQM) is a leading global player in the lithium, potassium, and iodine industries, headquartered in Santiago, Chile. Founded in 1968, SQM has established itself as a key supplier in the agricultural, industrial, and lithium battery sectors, with significant operations in the Salar de Atacama and other regions across Chile. The company is renowned for its high-quality lithium products, which are essential for electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy storage. SQM's commitment to sustainable practices and innovation has positioned it as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as expanding its lithium production capacity to meet the growing global demand. With a strong focus on research and development, SQM continues to drive advancements in the chemical and mining industries, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the global supply chain.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sociedad Quimica Y Minera'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.

25

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Sociedad Quimica Y Minera's score of 25 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sociedad Quimica Y Minera's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sociedad Quimica y Minera (SQM) reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,713,957,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 308,815,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 536,571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 868,571,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46.2% by 2031, using 2021 as the base year. Additionally, SQM is committed to reducing its Scope 3 emissions by 55% per ton of Lithium Carbonate equivalent (LCE) produced within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect SQM's commitment to sustainable practices in the chemicals sector, headquartered in Chile.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. Sociedad Quimica Y Minera is headquartered in CL, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sociedad Quimica Y Minera 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.

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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