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Kemira's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Kemira 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).
Kemira 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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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 Kemira's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kemira amounted to 780,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Kemira decreased by 10.45%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Kemira's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kemira's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Kemira were 137,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Kemira reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kemira's Scope 1 emissions have remained relatively, stable, indicating that Kemira's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kemira's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.44%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Kemira's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Kemira reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 488,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 643,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Kemira reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kemira's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 23.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kemira's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 12.16% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.
What methodology does Kemira use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Kemira reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Kemira's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Kemira's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Kemira reported 2,977,000 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 Kemira includes a breakdown across 9 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.
Kemira's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Kemira's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Kemira reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,977,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 99.86% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0.14% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Kemira reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Kemira's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 13.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), Kemira's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Kemira 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Kemira disclose?
In 2023, Kemira reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Kemira's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Kemira's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 299,000 tCOâ‚‚e (41.88%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 216,000 tCOâ‚‚e (30.25%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 158,000 tCOâ‚‚e (22.13%)
Kemira's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Kemira's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Kemira reported a total carbon footprint of 3,757,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.75% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.
The largest contributor to Kemira's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 79.24% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 17.11%.