Umicore
Umicore, a global materials technology and recycling company headquartered in Belgium, has established itself as a leader in the fields of catalysis, energy materials, and recycling. Founded in 1805, Umicore has evolved significantly, achieving key milestones such as its commitment to sustainable development and innovation in battery materials for electric vehicles. With major operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Umicore offers a diverse range of core products and services, including precious metal recycling and advanced materials for clean technologies. What sets Umicore apart is its focus on sustainability and circular economy principles, positioning the company as a pioneer in responsible resource management. Recognised for its market leadership, Umicore continues to drive advancements in materials science, contributing to a greener future.
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Umicore's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Umicore reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 6,728,300,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 277,717,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 286,349,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and a significant 6,646,283,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This represents a notable increase in Scope 3 emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 7,252,813,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 317,908,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 314,097,000 kg CO2e (market-based). Umicore has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero GHG emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 2035. The company has established intermediate reduction targets of 20% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. These targets are part of their commitment to align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which also includes a goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 42% per ton of material procured by 2030. Overall, Umicore's proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint reflects its commitment to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a leader in the chemicals sector in Belgium and globally.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 543,807,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 543,807,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 543,807,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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