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Solvay S.A., a leading global player in the chemicals sector, is headquartered in Belgium (BE) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1863, Solvay has evolved into a prominent entity in the "Chemicals nec" industry, focusing on advanced materials and specialty chemicals that cater to diverse markets, including automotive, aerospace, and healthcare.
The company is renowned for its innovative solutions, such as high-performance polymers and specialty surfactants, which are distinguished by their sustainability and efficiency. Solvay's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones in eco-friendly practices and product development. With a strong emphasis on circular economy principles, Solvay continues to drive progress in the chemical industry, making it a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
69
DitchCarbon score
+37 vs industry average
Solvay’s score of 69 is higher than 77% 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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Solvay's reported carbon emissions
Solvay, a chemicals company based in Belgium, reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 6.4 billion kg CO2e for 2025. This figure represents an improvement from 7.6 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and 7.3 billion kg CO2e in 2023. Scope 3 emissions were approximately 11.5 billion kg CO2e in 2025, following 12.1 billion kg CO2e in 2024 and a detailed 14.6 billion kg CO2e in 2023.
Solvay has set ambitious climate commitments, with its Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in early 2023. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 31% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. Additionally, Solvay is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, processing of sold products, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 24% by 2030, also from a 2018 base year. The company is working towards achieving carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, with a more ambitious target of carbon neutrality by 2040 for all businesses except Soda Ash, which targets 2050. These commitments align with a "well below 2°C" trajectory as outlined in the 2015 Paris Agreement.
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Solvay’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
24% reduction in scope 3 total
Solvay commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy related activities, processing of…
On track24%
2030
31% reduction in Scope 1
Solvay commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 31% by 2030 from a 2018 base year*. *The target boundary includes land-related…
At risk31%
2030
31% reduction in Scope 2
Solvay commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 31% by 2030 from a 2018 base year*. *The target boundary includes land-related…
At risk31%
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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