Elementis

Elementis's reported carbon emissions

Elementis, a chemicals company headquartered in the UK, reported a total of 669,176,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for the year 2023. This figure is comprised of approximately 41,900,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions and around 44,600,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based) emissions. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 were approximately 603,921,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributing category at about 386,217,000 kg CO2e. For 2024, Elementis reported a total of 676,141,000 kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were approximately 48,900,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions were about 48,900,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 totalled approximately 599,233,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for about 338,743,000 kg CO2e. In 2025, Elementis's reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 56,385,000 kg CO2e. This included about 36,428,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and approximately 19,958,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year. Elementis has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions by 25% per tonne of product by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. They also have a target to reduce waste produced by their products, operations, and people by 10% by 2030, also from a 2019 baseline. Elementis has an overarching ambition to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. Furthermore, Elementis plc is committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 58.8% by 2034 from a 2024 base year. They also commit to reducing absolute Scope 3 emissions, specifically covering purchased goods and services, upstream transportation and distribution, and waste generated in operations, by 35% within the same timeframe.