Imerys SA
Imerys's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Imerys 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).
Imerys 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-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.  b | 0000000 |
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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Imerys's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Imerys amounted to 1,882,000 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). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Imerys decreased by 0.74%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Imerys's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Imerys's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Imerys were 1,281,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Imerys reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Imerys's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 41.4%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Imerys's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.29%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Imerys's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Imerys reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 502,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 601,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Imerys reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Imerys's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Imerys 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Imerys use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Imerys reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Imerys's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Imerys's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Imerys reported 4,400,000 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 2024 disclosure of Imerys includes a breakdown across 8 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. a
Imerys's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Imerys's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Imerys reported total Scope 3 emissions of 4,400,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 78.44% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 21.56% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Imerys's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Imerys 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Imerys disclose?
In 2024, Imerys reported emissions for 8 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 Imerys's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Imerys's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,660,000 tCO₂e (38.23%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 773,000 tCO₂e (17.8%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 593,000 tCO₂e (13.66%)
Imerys's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Imerys’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Imerys reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,281,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 3,751 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 341.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Imerys's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Imerys's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Imerys reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 341.48 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4,055.61 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Imerys rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Imerys ranked 7 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Imerys is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Imerys's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Imerys reported a total carbon footprint of 6,282,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.07% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a
The largest contributor to Imerys's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 70.04% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 20.39%. a