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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.
+56 vs industry average
Imerys’s score of 75 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Salt and Mineral Mining has above-average carbon intensity
The Salt and Mineral Mining industry has reduced its overall emissions by 42% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Imerys, headquartered in France and operating in the Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c. industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5.81 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 1.31 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 474 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and approximately 4.03 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 6.18 billion kg CO2e, comprising about 1.28 billion kg CO2e in Scope 1, 502 million kg CO2e in Scope 2 (market-based), and 4.4 billion kg CO2e in Scope 3. For 2023, total emissions were roughly 6.10 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 1.31 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at about 587 million kg CO2e. In 2022, Imerys reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 1.48 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) emissions of about 702 million kg CO2e, contributing to a total of approximately 6.85 billion kg CO2e.
Imerys has set ambitious climate commitments, with targets cascading from its parent company, Imerys S.A. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Near-term targets include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, from a 2021 base year. This target is compatible with a 1.5°C trajectory and is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, Imerys is committed to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030, also from a 2021 base year. An earlier SBTi-validated target aimed to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 36% per million Euros of revenue by 2030, from a 2018 base year. The company also aims to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by the middle of the current decade.
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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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