Kraton

Kraton's reported carbon emissions

Kraton, a US-based chemicals company, has reported significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 582.9 million kg CO2e, comprising about 406.1 million kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and approximately 184.8 million kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions. In the preceding year, 2023, Kraton's total emissions stood at around 527.3 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 350.6 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 176.7 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions data was not fully disclosed for these years. Looking at earlier reporting periods, Kraton disclosed Scope 3 emissions in 2022, with total emissions reaching approximately 615.5 million kg CO2e, including Scope 1 (about 336.1 million kg CO2e), Scope 2 (approximately 279.4 million kg CO2e), and Scope 3 (around 1.8 billion kg CO2e). In 2018, total emissions were reported at approximately 674.8 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 372.6 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 302.3 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 674.8 million kg CO2e. Kraton has established several climate commitments. The company aims for a 30% absolute reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 2032, based on a 2023 baseline. Furthermore, Kraton is committed to reducing its Scope 3.1 (Purchased Goods & Services) GHG emissions intensity by 30% by 2032. An earlier commitment, set against a 2020 baseline, targets a 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 2030. Kraton Corporation's emissions data is reported as being cascaded from Kraton Corporation itself, with a cascade level of 1, indicating it is a current subsidiary.