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Clariant AG

Common Name
Clariant
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
10,269
Ticker
CLN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Clariant AG is a specialty chemicals company that focuses on producing and supplying a diverse portfolio of chemicals to various industries worldwide. The company is known for its innovative solutions...

Clariant's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Clariant 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).

Clariant has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 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 Clariant’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Clariant's Integrated Report 2024
a. Clariant's Integrated Report 2024
b. Clariant's Integrated Report 2023
b. Clariant's Integrated Report 2023

Insights into Clariant's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofClariant amounted to610,000metric 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 Clariantdecreased by 6.15%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Clariant's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024095 k190 k285 k380 ktCO2e-5%+3%-14%-9%-7%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Clariant's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Clariant were 270,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Clariant reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Clariant's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year(2023), Clariant's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.9%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Clariant's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Clariant reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 220,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 340,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Clariant reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Clariant's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 10.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

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

What methodology does Clariant use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Clariant's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Clariant's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Clariant reported 4,810,000 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 Clariant includes a breakdown across 5of 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

Clariant's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-37%+4%-20%+55%+2%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Clariant's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Clariant reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,810,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 67.71%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 32.29%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Clariant reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Clariant's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 16.93%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Clariant's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Clariant's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Clariant disclose?

In 2024, Clariant reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.

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

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 2,580,000 tCOâ‚‚e(53.75%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,550,000 tCOâ‚‚e(32.29%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 400,000 tCOâ‚‚e(8.33%)

Clariant's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(53.8%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(32.3%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(8.3%)

Insights into Clariant’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Clariant reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 270,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,585 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 58.89 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Clariant's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00020,000200,0005,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005002,00010,00020,000Revenues (Millions of USD)UBEYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,780,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,092Scope 1 Intensity: 899.12 tCO2e/$MSikaYear: 2024Scope 1: 168,946 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,990Scope 1 Intensity: 13.01 tCO2e/$MKansai PaintYear: 2024Scope 1: 72,187 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,713Scope 1 Intensity: 19.44 tCO2e/$MVerbioYear: 2025Scope 1: 271,832 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,853Scope 1 Intensity: 146.72 tCO2e/$MLintecYear: 2024Scope 1: 92,230 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,825Scope 1 Intensity: 50.55 tCO2e/$MSanyou ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,302,333 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,927Scope 1 Intensity: 1,469.90 tCO2e/$MGurit HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 10,071 tCO2eRevenue: $M 477Scope 1 Intensity: 21.13 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 302,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,118Scope 1 Intensity: 142.57 tCO2e/$MIMCDYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,329 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,920Scope 1 Intensity: 1.29 tCO2e/$MEms Chemie HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,287Scope 1 Intensity: 9.62 tCO2e/$MTransfar ZhilianYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,842 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,661Scope 1 Intensity: 2.69 tCO2e/$MZeonYear: 2024Scope 1: 788,270 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,524Scope 1 Intensity: 312.27 tCO2e/$MDSM-FirmenichYear: 2024Scope 1: 594,400 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,319Scope 1 Intensity: 44.63 tCO2e/$MGivaudanYear: 2024Scope 1: 132,065 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,185Scope 1 Intensity: 16.13 tCO2e/$MInnospecYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,845Scope 1 Intensity: 42.83 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,840Scope 1 Intensity: 13.59 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,240Scope 1 Intensity: 11.52 tCO2e/$MTokuyamaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,743,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,258Scope 1 Intensity: 2,543.12 tCO2e/$MArkemaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,358,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,932Scope 1 Intensity: 136.73 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 88.31 tCO2e/$MFufeng GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,464,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,160Scope 1 Intensity: 3,236.80 tCO2e/$MTokai CarbonYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,230Scope 1 Intensity: 782.48 tCO2e/$MSumitomo BakeliteYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,067 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,897Scope 1 Intensity: 41.68 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2023Scope 1: 288,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,191Scope 1 Intensity: 131.53 tCO2e/$MDaicelYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,640,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,685Scope 1 Intensity: 445.05 tCO2e/$MClariantYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,585Scope 1 Intensity: 58.89 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Clariant reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 58.89 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.55, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Clariant rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Clariant ranked 14 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Clariant is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Clariant's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Clariant reported a total carbon footprint of 5,420,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.12% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Clariant's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.75% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 6.27%.a

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