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Elementis

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.

DitchCarbon Score

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58

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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Elementis's score of 58 is higher than 94% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,323,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 396,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based) in Great Britain. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reached approximately 7,719,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing emissions intensity, with a target of achieving a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions per tonne of product by 2030, using a 2019 baseline. Elementis has made significant strides in its climate commitments, having already achieved a 50% reduction in emissions intensity per tonne produced compared to the 2019 baseline. The company aims for a net-zero emissions target by 2050, with interim goals to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58.8% by 2034 from a 2024 base year. Additionally, Elementis is committed to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 35% within the same timeframe, focusing on purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. Overall, Elementis demonstrates a proactive approach to climate action, aligning its targets with industry standards and the urgent need for sustainability in the chemicals sector.

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Scope 2
89,500,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Elementis is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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