Chemours Co
Chemours's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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).
However, Chemours has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
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Total Scope 1 | 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 |
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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.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 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.  b | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Chemours's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chemours amounted to 4,631,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chemours decreased by 30.88%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Chemours's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chemours's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chemours were 3,572,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Chemours reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Chemours's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 58.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Chemours's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 33.47%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Chemours's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Chemours reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,059,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Chemours reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Chemours's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Market-Based) have decreased by 24.41%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Chemours's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 20.44% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Chemours use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, 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 2023, Chemours reported 137,600,000 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 2023 disclosure of Chemours includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, 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 2023, Chemours reported total Scope 3 emissions of 137,600,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Chemours reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Chemours's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 14.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), 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
Insights into Chemours’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Chemours reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,572,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,027 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 592.67 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 2023, Chemours reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 592.67 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 60.86 , 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 2023, Chemours ranked 22 out of 24 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 2023, Chemours reported a total carbon footprint of 142,231,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.55% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Chemours's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.51%. a