Imerys S.A., a global leader in the mining and processing of industrial minerals, is headquartered in France. Established in 1880, the company has evolved to specialise in chemical and fertiliser minerals, salt, and various mining and quarrying products. With a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, Imerys serves diverse industries, including construction, automotive, and consumer goods.
The company’s core offerings include kaolin, talc, and calcium carbonate, which are distinguished by their high purity and performance characteristics. Imerys is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a key player in the market. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of patents and a reputation for quality that sets it apart in the competitive landscape of industrial minerals.
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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 42% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Imerys's reported carbon emissions
Imerys, a French company operating in the chemical and fertilizer minerals sector, has reported its carbon emissions for several years, with data available up to 2025.
In 2025, Imerys reported a total of approximately 5.8 billion kg CO2e in emissions. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 1.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 474 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 4 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were significantly driven by purchased goods and services (about 1.5 billion kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (around 821 million kg CO2e).
For 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 6.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 1.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 502 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 4.4 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, Imerys recorded total emissions of approximately 6.1 billion kg CO2e, including Scope 1 at about 1.3 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at around 587 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 4.2 billion kg CO2e.
Imerys has set ambitious climate commitments. The company has committed to reducing its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2021 as a base year, in alignment with a 1.5°C trajectory. This target has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Imerys aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by the end of 2030, also from a 2021 base year. These Scope 3 reductions encompass categories such as purchased goods and services, capital goods, and transportation.
The company also previously committed to reducing Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 36% relative to revenue by 2030, from a 2018 base year, an intensity-based target also aligned with a 2°C trajectory. Furthermore, Imerys has a long-term aspiration to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Some targets indicate an aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade.
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Imerys’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Imerys commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.* Imerys also commits to reduce absolute sco…
2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
Imerys commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.* Imerys also commits to reduce absolute sco…
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Imerys commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 42% by 2030 from a 2021 base year.* Imerys also commits to reduce absolute sco…
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Climate initiatives
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Data year: 2025
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