Clariant AG
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Clariant's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Clariant amounted to 610,000 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 Clariant decreased 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
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 340,000 tCO₂e 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
- 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 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 Clariant includes a breakdown across 5 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
Clariant's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).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 emissions have 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 tCO₂e (53.75%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,550,000 tCO₂e (32.29%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 400,000 tCO₂e (8.33%)
Clariant's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Clariant’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Clariant reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 270,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,585 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 58.89 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Clariant's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Clariant's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Clariant reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 58.89 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 88.31, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Clariant rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Clariant ranked 13 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) 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