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Livent

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Livent Corporation, commonly referred to as Livent, is a leading global producer of lithium hydroxide, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2018, the company emerged from a rich history in lithium production, focusing on the growing demand for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage solutions. With major operational regions spanning North America and South America, Livent is strategically positioned to serve the expanding battery market. Livent's core offerings include high-purity lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate, which are essential for advanced battery technologies. What sets Livent apart is its commitment to sustainable practices and innovative production methods, ensuring a reliable supply of lithium for the evolving energy landscape. Recognised for its significant contributions to the lithium industry, Livent continues to strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships and investments in cutting-edge technologies.

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34

Industry Average

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19

Industry Benchmark

Livent's score of 34 is higher than 61% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Livent's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Livent Corporation reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 115,272,000 kg CO2e, which includes 103,465,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 11,807,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, totalling about 273,135,000 kg CO2e, primarily from purchased goods and services (148,757,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (32,877,000 kg CO2e). Livent has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce GHG intensity by 30% across its operations by 2030, with a baseline year of 2022. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Additionally, the company has inherited a legacy goal from its parent company, FMC, to reduce GHG emissions intensity by 20% by 2025, compared to 2013 baselines. In 2021, Livent's emissions were approximately 112,614,000 kg CO2e, indicating a need for ongoing efforts to meet its reduction targets. The company is currently classified as a current subsidiary of Livent Corporation, with cascading data from Arcadium Lithium plc, which provides a broader context for its emissions and climate initiatives. Overall, Livent's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the lithium industry, aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 1
67,131,000
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Scope 2
24,723,000
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Livent's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Livent is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Livent is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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