FMC Corporation, commonly referred to as FMC, is a leading player in the chemical and fertiliser minerals industry, with its headquarters located in the United States. Founded in 1883, FMC has established a strong presence in various operational regions, focusing on mining and quarrying products, including salt and other mineral resources.
The company is renowned for its innovative solutions in agricultural and industrial markets, offering a diverse range of core products such as crop protection chemicals and specialty fertilisers. FMC's commitment to sustainability and advanced technology sets it apart in a competitive landscape, enabling it to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
With a robust market position, FMC has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in sustainable practices and product development, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the chemical sector.
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Fmc’s score of 75 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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Industry Intensity
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 66% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Fmc's reported carbon emissions
FMC's carbon emissions for 2025 were approximately 1.48 billion kg CO2e. This total is comprised of approximately 75 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, approximately 51 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 2.56 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
For 2024, FMC reported total emissions of approximately 1.38 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 73 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 48 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at approximately 2.37 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, FMC's total emissions were approximately 1.51 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 81 million kg CO2e of Scope 1, approximately 54 million kg CO2e of Scope 2 (location-based), and about 2.57 billion kg CO2e of Scope 3 emissions.
FMC has set a commitment to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 2035, which has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As interim targets, FMC aims for a 42% absolute reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% absolute reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, using 2021 as a baseline year. The company also has a long-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2035, with a corresponding 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions over the same period.
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Fmc’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
90% reduction in Scope 2
FMC requires 90% absolute reduction in GHG emissions from a 2021 base year with the remaining 10% of GHG emissions to be eliminated by offse…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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