Arkema SA
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Insights into Arkema’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Arkema reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,358,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 9,932 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 136.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Arkema's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Arkema's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Arkema reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 136.73 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 76.94 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Arkema rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Arkema ranked 18 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Arkema is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
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