Livent
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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Livent's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Livent reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 118,600,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 97,900,000 kg CO2e. This reflects their ongoing commitment to transparency in emissions reporting. Over the years, Livent has demonstrated a proactive approach to climate commitments, having set long-term net-zero targets across all scopes, aiming for 2050. Their emissions intensity per metric ton of product produced in 2023 was reported at 2,360 kg CO2e, with operational emissions intensity at 2,060 kg CO2e. In 2022, Livent's total emissions included Scope 1 emissions of approximately 124,539,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of about 66,532,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 273,135,000 kg CO2e. This comprehensive approach highlights their recognition of the importance of addressing emissions across all scopes, particularly Scope 3, which often represents the largest share of a company's carbon footprint. Livent's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by their participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where they have committed to achieving net-zero emissions. This commitment reflects their alignment with global climate goals and their intention to reduce their environmental impact significantly over the coming decades.
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Add to project| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 115,272,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 22,734,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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