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Wacker Chemie

Wacker Chemie AG, commonly referred to as Wacker, is a leading global chemical company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1914, Wacker has established itself as a key player in the chemical industry, with major operational regions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company specialises in silicone products, polymer materials, and biotechnology, offering innovative solutions that cater to diverse sectors such as construction, automotive, and electronics. Wacker's core products, including silicone sealants and dispersions, are renowned for their high quality and performance, setting industry standards. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Wacker has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in renewable materials. As a market leader, Wacker Chemie continues to drive growth and maintain a competitive edge through its extensive research and development efforts.

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75

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Wacker Chemie's score of 75 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Wacker Chemie's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Wacker Chemie AG reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,113,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,368,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,387,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5,358,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, using 2020 as the baseline year. Wacker Chemie has established near-term targets to halve its absolute greenhouse gas emissions from all scopes by 2030. Specifically, it aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and fuel and energy-related activities by 25% within the same timeframe. For the long term, the company targets a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2045. These commitments align with industry standards for climate action, reflecting Wacker Chemie's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
1,420,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Wacker Chemie'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. This request for Wacker Chemie is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Wacker Chemie is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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