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IMCD NV
IMCD's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into IMCD's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofIMCD amounted to14,988metric 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 IMCDincreased by 21.3%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
IMCD's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IMCD's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of IMCD were 6,329 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has IMCD reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IMCD's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.29%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), IMCD's Scope 1 emissions increased by 8.1%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are IMCD's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, IMCD reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,659 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has IMCD reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IMCD's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 47.29%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), IMCD's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 33.19% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does IMCD use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, IMCD reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
IMCD's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
Insights into IMCD's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, IMCD reported 5,093,167 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of IMCD includes a breakdown across 9of 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
IMCD's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are IMCD's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, IMCD reported total Scope 3 emissions of 5,093,167 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 94.84%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 5.16%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has IMCD reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, IMCD's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 3,177.46%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), IMCD's Scope 3 emissions increased by 11.86%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does IMCD disclose?
In 2024, IMCD reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of IMCD's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to IMCD's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,602,260 tCOâ‚‚e(90.36%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 263,010 tCOâ‚‚e(5.16%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 186,805 tCOâ‚‚e(3.67%)
IMCD's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into IMCD’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, IMCD reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 6,329 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 4,920 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1.29 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
IMCD's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does IMCD's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, IMCD reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1.29 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 80.12, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does IMCD rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, IMCD ranked 1 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places IMCD among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into IMCD's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, IMCD reported a total carbon footprint of 5,108,155 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.89% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to IMCD's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.71% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.17%.a