Wacker Chemie

Wacker Chemie, a chemicals company headquartered in Germany, has set ambitious climate targets, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2045. This commitment aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which Wacker Chemie joined in 2021 as part of the Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign.

In terms of emissions, Wacker Chemie reported a total of approximately 8.4 billion kg CO2e for 2025. This figure is comprised of approximately 1.15 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, and approximately 900 million kg CO2e for Scope 2 emissions (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, with approximately 6.38 billion kg CO2e reported, driven significantly by purchased goods and services (approximately 4.38 billion kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 874 million kg CO2e).

For 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 9.72 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were around 1.21 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1.32 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions reached approximately 7.19 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor at approximately 5.07 billion kg CO2e.

Wacker Chemie has established near-term targets to reduce its environmental impact. By 2030, the company aims to halve its absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) compared to 2020 levels. This translates to a reduction of approximately 50%. Furthermore, Wacker Chemie is committed to reducing its absolute greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services, and fuel- and energy-related activities (Scope 3, Categories 1 and 3) by 25% between 2020 and 2030.

Looking further ahead, Wacker Chemie has committed to SBTi to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2045 from a 2020 base year, and to reduce its absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% within the same timeframe.

The company's emissions data is reported directly by Wacker Chemie AG.