Scott Bader Company Ltd, commonly referred to as Scott Bader, is a leading player in the chemicals nec industry, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Established in 1921, the company has built a strong reputation for its innovative solutions in composite materials, adhesives, and specialty chemicals, serving diverse sectors such as construction, automotive, and marine.
With operational facilities across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region, Scott Bader is committed to sustainability and customer-centric product development. Its core offerings, including high-performance resins and gelcoats, are distinguished by their quality and environmental considerations. The company has achieved notable milestones, including significant advancements in eco-friendly formulations, solidifying its position as a trusted partner in the global chemicals market.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 6% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2026
Reported emissions
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Scott Bader's reported carbon emissions
Scott Bader, a UK-based chemicals company, has disclosed its greenhouse gas emissions for the years 2019-2023. In 2023, the company reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 11.08 billion kg CO2e (location-based). This comprised approximately 7.44 billion kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and approximately 3.64 billion kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions. In 2022, Scott Bader's Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 11.01 billion kg CO2e (location-based), with Scope 1 at about 7.17 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 3.84 billion kg CO2e. For 2021, the company's reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 12.32 billion kg CO2e (location-based), consisting of about 8.20 billion kg CO2e of Scope 1 emissions and 4.12 billion kg CO2e of Scope 2 emissions. In 2020, Scott Bader's Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled approximately 11.86 billion kg CO2e (location-based), with Scope 1 at about 7.93 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 3.94 billion kg CO2e. The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions for 2019 were approximately 11.47 billion kg CO2e (location-based), with Scope 1 at about 7.34 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 4.13 billion kg CO2e. Scott Bader has set long-term climate neutrality targets for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050, as part of Project CARMA. This project aims to develop high-performance, sustainable composite resin formulations from waste biomass. The company also reports a carbon intensity of about 92,000 kg CO2e per tonne of product for 2023, and approximately 80 kg CO2e per tonne of production in 2019. Scott Bader's emissions data is cascaded from its parent company, Scott Bader Company Limited. The company has disclosed Scope 1 and 2 emissions data but does not currently report Scope 3 emissions.
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Scott Bader’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2050
Project CARMA (Carbon-neutral Agroforestry-derived Resins to…
Project CARMA (Carbon-neutral Agroforestry-derived Resins to Materials for Automotive applications) will utilise a young technology business…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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