Arkema SA

Common Name
Arkema
Country
France
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
21,150
Ticker
AKE
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Arkema S.A. is a France-based innovative specialty chemicals and advanced materials company. It serves as a crucial player in the creation, transformation, and distribution of an extensive range of ch...

Arkema's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Arkema completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Arkema has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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a. Arkema's Universal Registration Document (URD) 2024
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Insights into Arkema's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Arkema amounted to 2,405,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Arkema increased by 4.84%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Arkema's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240700 k1.4 M2.1 M2.8 MtCO2e-15%-20%-13%-13%+2%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Arkema's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Arkema were 1,358,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Arkema reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Arkema's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 47.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Arkema's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.11%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b

What are Arkema's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Arkema reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 787,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 1,047,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Arkema reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Arkema's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 28.47%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Arkema's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Arkema 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Arkema use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Arkema reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a

Arkema's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Arkema's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Arkema reported 57,705,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a

The 2024 disclosure of Arkema includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a

Arkema's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192021202220232024040 M80 M120 M160 MtCO2e-35%-21%-9%-19%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Arkema's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Arkema reported total Scope 3 emissions of 57,705,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Approximately 18.6% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 81.4% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a

Has Arkema reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Arkema's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 62.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Arkema's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 18.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain. a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Arkema disclose?

In 2024, Arkema reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Arkema's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Arkema's Scope 3 emissions were: a

  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 25,303,000 tCO₂e (43.85%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 18,805,000 tCO₂e (32.59%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 8,627,000 tCO₂e (14.95%)

Arkema's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(32.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(15.0%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(43.8%)

Insights into Arkema's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Arkema reported a total carbon footprint of 60,110,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.05% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b

The largest contributor to Arkema's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.26%. a

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