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Elementis Sustainability Profile

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Elementis plc, headquartered in Great Britain, is a leading global specialty chemicals company renowned for its innovative solutions across various industries. Founded in 1848, Elementis has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia. The company primarily focuses on providing high-performance additives, personal care ingredients, and advanced materials, which are distinguished by their unique properties and applications. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Elementis has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in rheology modifiers and surfactants. The company is well-positioned in the market, serving diverse sectors such as coatings, personal care, and oilfield services. Elementis continues to be recognised for its technical expertise and customer-centric approach, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the specialty chemicals industry.

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62

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

23

Industry Benchmark

Elementis's score of 62 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Elementis's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Elementis, headquartered in Great Britain, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 676,141,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 48,889,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and 28,020,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with no data available for Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, which aligns with the goal of limiting global warming to below 1.5 °C. Elementis has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% by 2034, using 2024 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 35% within the same timeframe. In the near term, Elementis targets a 25% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has made significant strides, achieving a 99% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024 compared to the 2019 baseline. This reduction is part of their broader strategy to enhance energy efficiency and transition to renewable energy sources. Elementis's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), ensuring their targets are aligned with climate science.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
89,500,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Elementis's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Elementis's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Elementis's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Elementis is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Elementis's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Elementis's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 1% last year and decreased by approximately 1% since 2023, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 57% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
57%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
22%
Processing of Sold Products
6%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
5%
Capital Goods
4%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
4%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Elementis'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.

Elementis 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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