FMC Corp
FMC's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, FMC 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).
FMC has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 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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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 FMC's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of FMC amounted to 132,000 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 FMC decreased by 5.71%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
FMC's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are FMC's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of FMC were 73,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has FMC reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, FMC's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 16.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), FMC's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 9.88%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are FMC's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, FMC reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 48,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 59,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has FMC reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, FMC's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 19.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), FMC's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that FMC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does FMC use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, FMC reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
FMC's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into FMC's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, FMC reported 1,263,200 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 FMC includes a breakdown across 10 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.
FMC's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are FMC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, FMC reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,263,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 94.17% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.83% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has FMC reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, FMC's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 500.47%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), FMC's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that FMC 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does FMC disclose?
In 2024, FMC reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of FMC's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to FMC's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 979,000 tCOâ‚‚e (77.5%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 108,400 tCOâ‚‚e (8.58%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 73,600 tCOâ‚‚e (5.83%)
FMC's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into FMC's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, FMC reported a total carbon footprint of 1,395,200 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.66% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to FMC's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.54% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.23%.