Methanex
Methanex Corporation, a leading global supplier of methanol, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1968, Methanex has established itself as a key player in the methanol industry, focusing on the production and distribution of high-quality methanol for various applications, including fuel, chemicals, and plastics. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance production efficiency. Methanex's core products include methanol and its derivatives, which are essential in numerous industrial processes. With a strong market position, Methanex has achieved significant milestones, including the development of one of the world's largest methanol production facilities. This dedication to excellence and sustainability has solidified Methanex's reputation as a trusted partner in the global chemical industry.
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Methanex's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Methanex reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 555,956,000 kg CO2e. This marks an increase from 2023, where emissions were about 524,474,000 kg CO2e, and from 2022, which recorded approximately 523,536,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 33% reduction in Scope 1 emissions from 2019 levels by 2030. Additionally, Methanex plans to decrease its Scope 2 emissions by 17% within the same timeframe. The company is also focused on improving its emissions intensity, targeting a 10% reduction in GHG emissions intensity from manufacturing for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, relative to 2019 levels. Methanex's commitment to sustainability is evident in its ongoing efforts to monitor and reduce its carbon emissions, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,548,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Methanex 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.
