Croda International PLC

Common Name
Croda International
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
6,027
Ticker
CRDA
Exchange
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Croda International Plc is a leading global specialty chemicals company. Its primary function is to provide innovative solutions for a broad range of sectors, including personal care, life sciences, p...

Croda International's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Croda 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).

However, Croda International 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 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Croda International’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Croda International's Annual Report 2024
a. Croda International's Annual Report 2024
b. Croda International's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Croda International's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into Croda International's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Croda International amounted to 111,831 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 Croda International decreased by 25.59%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a b

Croda International's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024030 k60 k90 k120 ktCO2e-10%+10%+10%-2%-21%+10%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Croda International's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Croda International were 95,931 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Croda International reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Croda International's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 8.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Croda International's Scope 1 emissions increased by 9.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a

What are Croda International's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Croda International reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,900 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a

What methodology does Croda International use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Croda International reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a

Croda International's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

2018201920202021202220232024020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Croda International's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Croda International reported 831,000 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 Croda International includes a breakdown across 0 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

Croda International's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

201820212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e+2%+3%-26%+20%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Croda International's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Croda International reported total Scope 3 emissions of 831,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Croda International reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Croda International's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Croda International 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Croda International's Scope 3 emissions increased by 20.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b

Insights into Croda International’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Croda International reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 95,931 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,043 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 46.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Croda International's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

50010,000200,0005,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1002,00050,0001,000,00020,000,000Revenues (Millions of USD)DNKansai Nerolac PaintsYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,886 tCO2eRevenue: $M 932Scope 1 Intensity: 8.47 tCO2e/$MVictrexYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 396Scope 1 Intensity: 45.62 tCO2e/$MElement SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MFormosa PlasticsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,454,675 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,106Scope 1 Intensity: 565.76 tCO2e/$MCNGR Advanced MaterialYear: 2023Scope 1: 161,121 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,822Scope 1 Intensity: 33.41 tCO2e/$MLyondellBasell IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,000,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 40,302Scope 1 Intensity: 372.19 tCO2e/$MEssentraYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,783 tCO2eRevenue: $M 379Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MAlbemarleYear: 2024Scope 1: 753,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,378Scope 1 Intensity: 140.03 tCO2e/$MLindeYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,470,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,005Scope 1 Intensity: 499.02 tCO2e/$MJohnson MattheyYear: 2025Scope 1: 225,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,104Scope 1 Intensity: 14.92 tCO2e/$MEms Chemie HoldingYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,287Scope 1 Intensity: 9.62 tCO2e/$MTransfar ZhilianYear: 2023Scope 1: 9,171 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,733Scope 1 Intensity: 1.94 tCO2e/$MAzelis GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,620 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,410Scope 1 Intensity: 2.18 tCO2e/$MAsian PaintsYear: 2025Scope 1: 87,435 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,958Scope 1 Intensity: 22.09 tCO2e/$MCabotYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,931Scope 1 Intensity: 941.24 tCO2e/$MNovozymesYear: 2024Scope 1: 93,549 tCO2eRevenue: $M 29,774Scope 1 Intensity: 3.14 tCO2e/$MOriental YuhongYear: 2023Scope 1: 359,900 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,618Scope 1 Intensity: 77.93 tCO2e/$MSymriseYear: 2024Scope 1: 298,224 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,202Scope 1 Intensity: 57.33 tCO2e/$MDDDyno NobelYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,247,427 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,649Scope 1 Intensity: 615.94 tCO2e/$MFuchsYear: 2023Scope 1: 38,945 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,919Scope 1 Intensity: 9.94 tCO2e/$MSQMYear: 2024Scope 1: 504,928 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,352,828Scope 1 Intensity: 0.12 tCO2e/$MKumho Petro ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,009,402 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,948Scope 1 Intensity: 608.23 tCO2e/$MNNNingbo ShanshanYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,734 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,683Scope 1 Intensity: 13.69 tCO2e/$MCroda InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 95,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,043Scope 1 Intensity: 46.95 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Croda International reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 46.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 22.09 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Croda International rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Croda International ranked 15 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

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

Insights into Croda International's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Croda International reported a total carbon footprint of 942,831 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 12.11% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b

The largest contributor to Croda International's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.14% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 10.17%. a

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