In 2024, Compass Minerals International 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).
Compass Minerals International has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Scope 1 | 223,532a | 229,785a | 229,895a | |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Location-Based | 76,013a | 70,601a | 71,914a | |
Total Scope 3 | 359,802a | 450,943a | 484,348a | |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 200.0465a | 190.7404a | 184.625a |
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In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Compass Minerals International amounted to 299,545 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 Compass Minerals International decreased by 0.28%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Compass Minerals International were 223,532 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Since 2019, Compass Minerals International's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Compass Minerals International's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.72%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
In 2024, Compass Minerals International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 76,013 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Compass Minerals International's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Compass Minerals International's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
In 2024, Compass Minerals International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
In 2024, Compass Minerals International reported 359,802 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 Compass Minerals International includes a breakdown across 1 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
In 2024, Compass Minerals International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 359,802 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Since 2019, Compass Minerals International's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.32%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), Compass Minerals International's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 20.21%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
In 2024, Compass Minerals International reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
In 2024, the largest contributors to Compass Minerals International's Scope 3 emissions were:a
In 2024, Compass Minerals International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 223,532 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,117 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 200.05 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
In 2024, Compass Minerals International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 200.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 186.18, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
In 2024, Compass Minerals International ranked 14 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Compass Minerals International is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
In 2024, Compass Minerals International reported a total carbon footprint of 659,347 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.24% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Compass Minerals International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 54.57% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 33.9%.a