Chemours Sustainability Profile
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 score of 71 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Chemours's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Chemours reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 458,900,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,545,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 1,044,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 134,400,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, Chemours's emissions were slightly higher, with total Scope 1 and 2 emissions at approximately 463,100,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 137,600,000,000 kg CO2e. Chemours has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 60% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using a 2018 baseline. This target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects the company's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Additionally, Chemours is dedicated to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2050. The company has also committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 25% per ton of product produced by 2030, further demonstrating its comprehensive approach to climate action. These initiatives are part of Chemours's broader sustainability strategy, which includes ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce emissions intensity across its operations.
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| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 162,000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 |
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Chemours's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Chemours's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 2% last year and decreased by approximately 17% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Use of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 94% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Chemours's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Chemours has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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