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Chemours Co

Common Name
Chemours
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
6,000
Ticker
CC
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Chemours Co. is a leading global provider of performance chemicals named after its predecessor, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. The company focuses primarily on manufacturing a wide array of che...

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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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Chemours’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Chemours's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Chemours's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Chemours's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2023
b. Chemours's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2023

Insights into Chemours's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofChemours amounted to4,589,000metric 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 Chemoursdecreased 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

20192020202120222023202402 M4 M6 M8 MtCO2e-31%+17%-15%-33%-1%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 tCOâ‚‚e 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

2019202020212022202320240400 k800 k1.2 M1.6 MtCO2e
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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 13of 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

201920202021202220232024040 M80 M120 M160 MtCO2e-10%+3%+1%-5%-2%
  • 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).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 emissionshave 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 tCOâ‚‚e(94.1%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,270,000 tCOâ‚‚e(3.92%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 1,460,000 tCOâ‚‚e(1.09%)

Chemours's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(3.9%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(94.1%)Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(1.1%)

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 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 5,782 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 613.11 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Chemours's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000100,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Koppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$MElement SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MRPM InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 70,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,373Scope 1 Intensity: 9.57 tCO2e/$MEastman ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,579,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,382Scope 1 Intensity: 701.32 tCO2e/$MWD-40Year: 2023Scope 1: 418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 496,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,386Scope 1 Intensity: 40.05 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,845Scope 1 Intensity: 16.41 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 302,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,118Scope 1 Intensity: 142.57 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,101Scope 1 Intensity: 1,396.63 tCO2e/$MIngevityYear: 2021Scope 1: 252,925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,391Scope 1 Intensity: 181.76 tCO2e/$MAlbemarleYear: 2024Scope 1: 753,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,378Scope 1 Intensity: 140.03 tCO2e/$MCabotYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,820,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,994Scope 1 Intensity: 956.43 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MEcolabYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MInnospecYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,845Scope 1 Intensity: 42.83 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 919Scope 1 Intensity: 25.52 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,840Scope 1 Intensity: 13.59 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,240Scope 1 Intensity: 11.52 tCO2e/$MWestlakeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,570,904 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,142Scope 1 Intensity: 623.53 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 88.31 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2024Scope 1: 740,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,484Scope 1 Intensity: 64.44 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2023Scope 1: 288,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,191Scope 1 Intensity: 131.53 tCO2e/$MChemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,545,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 613.11 tCO2e/$M

How does Chemours's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Chemours reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 613.11 tCOâ‚‚e 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 tCOâ‚‚e 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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) 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

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