IMCD NV
IMCD's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, IMCD 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).
IMCD has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 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 IMCD's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of IMCD amounted to 12,356 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 IMCD increased by 4.16%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
IMCD's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IMCD's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of IMCD were 5,855 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has IMCD reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IMCD's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 20.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), IMCD's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.76%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.
What are IMCD's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, IMCD reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,501 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has IMCD reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IMCD's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 10.58%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), IMCD's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that IMCD 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does IMCD use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, IMCD reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.
IMCD's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into IMCD's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, IMCD reported 374,797 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 IMCD includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
IMCD's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IMCD's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, IMCD reported total Scope 3 emissions of 374,797 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has IMCD reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IMCD's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 141.18%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), IMCD's Scope 3 emissions increased by 10.97%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does IMCD disclose?
In 2023, IMCD reported emissions for 1 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of IMCD's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to IMCD's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 374,797 tCOâ‚‚e (100%)
IMCD's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into IMCD's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, IMCD reported a total carbon footprint of 387,153 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.74% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to IMCD's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.81% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.68%.