Huntsman Corp
Huntsman's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Huntsman 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).
Huntsman has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 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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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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 Huntsman's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Huntsman amounted to 872,384 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Huntsman decreased by 6.8%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Huntsman's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Huntsman's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Huntsman were 234,241 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Huntsman reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Huntsman's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Huntsman's Scope 1 emissions increased by 3.75%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are Huntsman's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Huntsman reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 604,523 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 638,143 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Huntsman reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Huntsman's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 16.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Huntsman's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 10.15% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Huntsman use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Huntsman reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Huntsman's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Huntsman's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Huntsman reported 4,746,047 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 2023 disclosure of Huntsman includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
Huntsman's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Huntsman's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Huntsman reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,746,047 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 80.3% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 19.7% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Huntsman disclose?
In 2023, Huntsman reported emissions for 11 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 Huntsman's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Huntsman's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,041,964 tCOâ‚‚e (64.09%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 905,393 tCOâ‚‚e (19.08%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 222,869 tCOâ‚‚e (4.7%)
Huntsman's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Huntsman's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Huntsman reported a total carbon footprint of 5,618,431 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 500.25% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Huntsman's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 84.47% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 11.36%.