Chemours
Chemours Company, commonly referred to as Chemours, is a leading global player in the chemical industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2015 as a spin-off from DuPont, Chemours has quickly established itself in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company focuses on three main business areas: Titanium Technologies, Fluoroproducts, and Chemical Solutions. Chemours is renowned for its innovative products, such as TiO2 for pigments and advanced fluoropolymers, which are distinguished by their performance and sustainability. With a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship, Chemours has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in low-global-warming-potential refrigerants. As a market leader, Chemours continues to drive growth through its dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the chemical sector.
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Chemours's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Chemours reported total carbon emissions of approximately 142,000,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 3,392,000,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions were approximately 1,059,000,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, totalling around 137,600,000,000 kg CO2e, primarily from the use of sold products. Chemours has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline year. This target is part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from operations by 2050. Additionally, Chemours is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% per ton of product produced by 2030, also from a 2018 baseline. In the United States, Chemours reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 2,860,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 732,000,000 kg CO2e for the same year. The company has made progress towards its reduction goals, having already achieved a 30% reduction in total Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2018 baseline by 2023. Overall, Chemours is actively working towards significant emissions reductions and has established a clear pathway to enhance its sustainability efforts in alignment with global climate goals.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,097,000,000 | 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 | 1,657,000,000 | 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 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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