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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Wacker Chemie'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.
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.
Industry Benchmark
Wacker Chemie's score of 50 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Wacker Chemie's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Wacker Chemie AG reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,368,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 1,387,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 5,358,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects their ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Wacker Chemie has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045, using 2020 as the base year. In the near term, the company plans to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 and Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and fuel and energy-related activities by 25% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 95% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2045. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Wacker Chemie's commitment to sustainability is evident in its strategic approach to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing environmental performance across its operations.
Unlock detailed emissions data
Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents
Add to project| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,251,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,420,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Industry emissions intensity
Location emissions intensity
Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Wacker Chemie 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.
