Chemours Co
Chemours's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Chemours 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).
Chemours 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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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Chemours's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chemours amounted to 4,589,000 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 Chemours decreased by 0.91%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ab
Chemours's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chemours's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chemours were 3,545,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Chemours reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Chemours's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 54.69%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Chemours's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Chemours's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Chemours's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Chemours reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,044,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method.a
Has Chemours reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Chemours's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 19.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Chemours's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Chemours's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does Chemours use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Chemours reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method.a
Chemours's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Chemours's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Chemours reported 134,400,000 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 Chemours 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
Chemours's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chemours's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Chemours reported total Scope 3 emissions of 134,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 4.67% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 95.33% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Chemours reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Chemours's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 13.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Chemours's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Chemours's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Chemours disclose?
In 2024, Chemours 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 Chemours's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Chemours's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 126,500,000 tCO₂e (94.1%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,270,000 tCO₂e (3.92%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,460,000 tCO₂e (1.09%)
Chemours's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Chemours’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Chemours reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,545,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,782 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 613.11 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Chemours's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Chemours's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Chemours reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 613.11 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.93, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Chemours rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Chemours ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Chemours among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Chemours's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Chemours reported a total carbon footprint of 138,989,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.28% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab
The largest contributor to Chemours's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.7% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.55%.a