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Albemarle Corporation, a leading player in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1994, the company has established itself as a key provider of lithium, bromine, and catalyst solutions, serving diverse industries including energy storage and agriculture. With major operations across North America, South America, and Asia, Albemarle is renowned for its innovative approach to mining and quarrying products, particularly in lithium extraction, which is crucial for electric vehicle batteries.
The company’s commitment to sustainability and advanced technology has positioned it as a market leader, achieving significant milestones in production efficiency and environmental stewardship. Albemarle's unique product offerings, such as high-purity lithium compounds, set it apart in a competitive landscape, making it a vital contributor to the global transition towards cleaner energy solutions.
40
DitchCarbon score
+22 vs industry average
Albemarle’s score of 40 is higher than 66% 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
High
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.437
20182025
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Albemarle's reported carbon emissions
Albemarle, a US-headquartered company in the chemical and fertiliser minerals sector, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 3.82 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This comprised 853 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 260 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and approximately 2.71 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, Albemarle's total emissions were about 3.35 billion kg CO2e, including 753 million kg CO2e in Scope 1, 241 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 market-based, and approximately 2.36 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3. Looking back to 2023, total emissions were approximately 3.24 billion kg CO2e, with 728 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 273 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based, and around 2.24 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Albemarle has set several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce the Scope 1 and 2 carbon intensity of its Specialties business by 35% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline, in alignment with science-based targets. Additionally, Albemarle intends to achieve an absolute reduction in SOx emissions by 90% by 2027 compared to 2022 levels.
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Albemarle’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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