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 restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 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).
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Clariant reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Clariant's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 37.21%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
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.
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.
Has Clariant reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Clariant's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 33.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
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.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
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.
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 COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has Clariant reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Clariant's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Clariant 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
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.
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.
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:
- 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
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.
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%.