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Elementis PLC

Common Name
Elementis
Country
United Kingdom
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
1,244
Ticker
ELM
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Description
Elementis plc is a global specialty chemicals company specializing in performance-driven additives that enhance formulations for consumer and industrial applications. Operating through two primary bus...

Elementis's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Elementis 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).

Elementis has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

Metric (tCO2e)2024202320222021-2019
Total Scope 1
48,889a
41,861a
47,666a
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
28,020a
23,394a
19,401a
Location-Based
48,897a
44,623a
42,956a
Total Scope 3
599,233a
603,921a
N/A
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
80.9689a
58.6782a
64.7284a
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a. Elementis's Annual Report 2024

Insights into Elementis's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Elementis amounted to 97,786 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 Elementis increased by 13.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Elementis's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024015 k30 k45 k60 ktCO2e-16%0%-3%-12%+17%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Elementis's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Elementis were 48,889 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has Elementis reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Elementis's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.38%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Elementis's Scope 1 emissions increased by 16.79%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are Elementis's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Elementis reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 28,020 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 48,897 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has Elementis reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Elementis's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 24.14%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

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

What methodology does Elementis use for Scope 2 reporting?

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

Elementis's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024025 k50 k75 k100 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Elementis's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Elementis reported 599,233 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 Elementis includes a breakdown across 13 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

Elementis's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

202320240200 k400 k600 k800 ktCO2e-1%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Elementis's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Elementis reported total Scope 3 emissions of 599,233 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 88.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 11.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

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

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Elementis disclose?

In 2024, Elementis reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

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

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

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 338,743 tCO₂e (56.53%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 131,141 tCO₂e (21.88%)
  • Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 37,436 tCO₂e (6.25%)

Elementis's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Processing of SoldProducts (Cat. 10)(6.2%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(56.5%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(21.9%)

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

In 2024, Elementis reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 48,889 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 604 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 80.97 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

Elementis's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201,00050,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Bloomage BiotechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 43,555 tCO2eRevenue: $M 855Scope 1 Intensity: 50.95 tCO2e/$MWD-40Year: 2023Scope 1: 418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MHimadri Speciality ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 409,576 tCO2eRevenue: $M 502Scope 1 Intensity: 816.22 tCO2e/$MGujarat FluorochemicalsYear: 2025Scope 1: 709,492 tCO2eRevenue: $M 554Scope 1 Intensity: 1,279.57 tCO2e/$MXinjiang Daqo New EnergyYear: 2023Scope 1: 290 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,297Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MZhongfu Shenying Carbon FiberYear: 2023Scope 1: 4,642 tCO2eRevenue: $M 318Scope 1 Intensity: 14.60 tCO2e/$MChina Rare Earth Resources and TechnologyYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 561Scope 1 Intensity: 10.57 tCO2e/$MSP GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 464Scope 1 Intensity: 7.61 tCO2e/$MEPC GroupeYear: 2025Scope 1: 26,040 tCO2eRevenue: $M 634Scope 1 Intensity: 41.10 tCO2e/$MHartalega HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 505,119 tCO2eRevenue: $M 583Scope 1 Intensity: 866.89 tCO2e/$MAvia AvianYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,680 tCO2eRevenue: $M 464Scope 1 Intensity: 5.77 tCO2e/$MNan Pao Resins ChemicalYear: 2022Scope 1: 10,229 tCO2eRevenue: $M 716Scope 1 Intensity: 14.29 tCO2e/$MGNMIYear: 2023Scope 1: 53 tCO2eRevenue: $M 150Scope 1 Intensity: 0.35 tCO2e/$MPCBL ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 709,970 tCO2eRevenue: $M 701Scope 1 Intensity: 1,013.40 tCO2e/$MHuabao International HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 7,065 tCO2eRevenue: $M 465Scope 1 Intensity: 15.18 tCO2e/$MKansai Nerolac PaintsYear: 2025Scope 1: 8,750 tCO2eRevenue: $M 916Scope 1 Intensity: 9.56 tCO2e/$MSynthomerYear: 2024Scope 1: 241,151 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,426Scope 1 Intensity: 99.41 tCO2e/$MJohnson MattheyYear: 2025Scope 1: 225,330 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,261Scope 1 Intensity: 15.80 tCO2e/$MCroda InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 95,931 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,043Scope 1 Intensity: 46.95 tCO2e/$MLyondellbasell Industries N.vYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,153Scope 1 Intensity: 427.82 tCO2e/$MLindeYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,470,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 33,005Scope 1 Intensity: 499.02 tCO2e/$MEssentraYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,783 tCO2eRevenue: $M 379Scope 1 Intensity: 7.33 tCO2e/$MVictrexYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 396Scope 1 Intensity: 45.62 tCO2e/$MElementisYear: 2024Scope 1: 48,889 tCO2eRevenue: $M 604Scope 1 Intensity: 80.97 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2024, Elementis reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 80.97 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 15.8, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

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

In 2024, Elementis ranked 17 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Elementis's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Elementis reported a total carbon footprint of 697,019 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.96% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Elementis's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 85.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 7.02%.a

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