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Soc D Explosifs Produits Chimiques SA

Common Name
EPC Groupe
Country
France
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
2,475
Ticker
EXPL
Exchange
Euronext Paris
Description
EPC Groupe is a French multinational company specializing in the manufacture, storage, distribution, and deployment of civil explosives. Founded in 1893 and headquartered in Paris, it leads the extrac...

EPC Groupe's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, EPC Groupe 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).

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

Metric (tCO2e)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
26,040a
20,080a
24,000b
Total Scope 2
Location-Based
1,190a
808b
1,100b
Total Scope 3
502,120a
456,860a
456,000b
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
41.1002a
39.3676a
44.9623b
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a. EPC Groupe's Sustainability Report 2025
b. EPC Groupe's Sustainability Report 2024

Insights into EPC Groupe's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of EPC Groupe amounted to 27,230 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of EPC Groupe increased by 30.36%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

EPC Groupe's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202220232024202507 k14 k21 k28 ktCO2e+20%-16%+30%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are EPC Groupe's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of EPC Groupe were 26,040 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has EPC Groupe reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2022, EPC Groupe's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 30.2%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), EPC Groupe's Scope 1 emissions increased by 29.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a

What are EPC Groupe's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2025, EPC Groupe reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,190 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a

Has EPC Groupe reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2022, EPC Groupe's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that EPC Groupe's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), EPC Groupe's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 47.28% in 2025, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does EPC Groupe use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, EPC Groupe reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a

EPC Groupe's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202220232024202503507001.05 k1.4 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based

Insights into EPC Groupe's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, EPC Groupe reported 502,120 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 2025 disclosure of EPC Groupe includes a breakdown across 15 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

EPC Groupe's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

20222023202420250150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-7%0%+10%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are EPC Groupe's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, EPC Groupe reported total Scope 3 emissions of 502,120 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Approximately 75.99% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 24.01% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has EPC Groupe reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2022, EPC Groupe's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that EPC Groupe's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2024), EPC Groupe's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that EPC Groupe's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does EPC Groupe disclose?

In 2025, EPC Groupe reported emissions for 15 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 EPC Groupe's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, the largest contributors to EPC Groupe's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 323,720 tCO₂e (64.97%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 84,900 tCO₂e (17.04%)
  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 34,720 tCO₂e (6.97%)

EPC Groupe's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(65.0%)End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(7.0%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(17.0%)

Insights into EPC Groupe’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, EPC Groupe reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 26,040 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 634 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 41.1 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

EPC Groupe's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

201,00050,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)502002,00010,000100,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Nan 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: $M 916Scope 1 Intensity: 9.56 tCO2e/$MAarti IndustriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 620,823 tCO2eRevenue: $M 851Scope 1 Intensity: 729.72 tCO2e/$MBorregaardYear: 2024Scope 1: 120,312 tCO2eRevenue: $M 672Scope 1 Intensity: 179.10 tCO2e/$MAlzchem GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 109,977 tCO2eRevenue: $M 661Scope 1 Intensity: 166.42 tCO2e/$MBloomage 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: $M 561Scope 1 Intensity: 10.57 tCO2e/$MSolar Industries IndiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 49,286 tCO2eRevenue: $M 709Scope 1 Intensity: 69.56 tCO2e/$MCrete Plastics S.aYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,587 tCO2eRevenue: $M 401Scope 1 Intensity: 3.96 tCO2e/$MSP GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 3,533 tCO2eRevenue: $M 464Scope 1 Intensity: 7.61 tCO2e/$MVictrexYear: 2024Scope 1: 18,085 tCO2eRevenue: $M 396Scope 1 Intensity: 45.62 tCO2e/$MHartalega HoldingsYear: 2025Scope 1: 505,119 tCO2eRevenue: $M 583Scope 1 Intensity: 866.89 tCO2e/$MImerysYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,307,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,978Scope 1 Intensity: 328.55 tCO2e/$MArkemaYear: 2025Scope 1: 1,261,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,661Scope 1 Intensity: 118.28 tCO2e/$MMichelinYear: 2025Scope 1: 826,304 tCO2eRevenue: $M 30,558Scope 1 Intensity: 27.04 tCO2e/$MAir LiquideYear: 2025Scope 1: 14,590,300 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,673Scope 1 Intensity: 460.66 tCO2e/$MEPC GroupeYear: 2025Scope 1: 26,040 tCO2eRevenue: $M 634Scope 1 Intensity: 41.10 tCO2e/$M

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

In 2025, EPC Groupe reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 41.1 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 48.28, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does EPC Groupe rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2025, EPC Groupe ranked 12 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into EPC Groupe's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2025, EPC Groupe reported a total carbon footprint of 529,350 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.8% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab

The largest contributor to EPC Groupe's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94.86% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 4.92%.a

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