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Gurit Holding AG, widely known as Gurit, is a global leader in the development and manufacture of high-performance composite materials. Headquartered in Switzerland, with extensive operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific, Gurit delivers innovative solutions tailored for diverse industrial applications.
Founded in 1890, Gurit leverages over a century of expertise in advanced materials technology. The company specialises in the chemicals and composites sector, providing high-quality core materials, prepregs, resins, adhesives, and structural profiles. These unique offerings are designed to enable lightweighting and enhanced performance across critical industries.
Gurit maintains a significant market position, particularly in the wind energy sector, where its advanced composite solutions are integral to wind turbine blade production. They also serve the marine, aerospace, and industrial markets with cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing capabilities, driving innovation in sustainable and efficient material technologies.
60
DitchCarbon score
+28 vs industry average
Gurit’s score of 60 is higher than 71% 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
Very High
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
0.523
20182025
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
202020212022202320242025202620272028
Reported emissions
Scope 1
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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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Total reported
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Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Gurit's reported carbon emissions
Gurit, a Switzerland-based chemicals company, reported its 2025 estimated carbon emissions as approximately 496.2 million kg CO2e. This includes about 8.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 20.5 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 474.4 million kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Looking back, Gurit's total reported emissions were approximately 712.2 million kg CO2e in 2024, approximately 684.5 million kg CO2e in 2023, approximately 870.7 million kg CO2e in 2022, approximately 1.087 billion kg CO2e in 2021, and approximately 1.303 billion kg CO2e in 2020.
Gurit has set several climate commitments:
- Scope 1 and 2 Emissions: Gurit aims to achieve a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year.
- Scope 2 Emissions: The company specifically targets a 95% absolute reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2030, compared to a 2020 baseline, with a goal to switch to 100% renewable electricity.
- Scope 3 Emissions: Gurit is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% for the period 2020-2030. They also have an ambition to go further and aim for a 42% reduction, which aligns with a +1.5°C target, with support from suppliers and customers. This includes a target to reduce purchased goods intensity (tonnes CO2e/tonne purchased goods) by 25% by 2030, against a 2020 baseline.
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Gurit’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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RE 100
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Climate Action 100
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Gurit11 months ago
60
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