Koppers Holdings Inc

Common Name
Koppers Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
2,082
Ticker
KOP
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Koppers Holdings Inc. operates as a global integrated provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds. Its primary function is to supply essential materials for infra...

Koppers Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Koppers Holdings 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) and Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy).

However, Koppers Holdings has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Koppers Holdings's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Koppers Holdings's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Koppers Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Koppers Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Koppers Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Koppers Holdings amounted to 410,818 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 Koppers Holdings increased by 4.57%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b

Koppers Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Koppers Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Koppers Holdings were 341,773 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Koppers Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Koppers Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Koppers Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b

What are Koppers Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Koppers Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 69,045 tCO₂e without specifying the calculation method. a

Has Koppers Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2018, Koppers Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Unspecified Calculation Method) have decreased by 27.11%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a b

Compared to the previous year (2023), Koppers Holdings's Scope 2 emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Koppers Holdings 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b

What methodology does Koppers Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Koppers Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology. a

Koppers Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Koppers Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Koppers Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 341,773 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,092 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 163.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Koppers Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000100,0002,000,000100,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)2005002,00010,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Element SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MEastman ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 5,526,585 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,210Scope 1 Intensity: 600.06 tCO2e/$MWD-40Year: 2023Scope 1: 418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2023Scope 1: 739,337 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,068Scope 1 Intensity: 61.26 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2023Scope 1: 420,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,246Scope 1 Intensity: 23.02 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2023Scope 1: 351,590 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,170Scope 1 Intensity: 162.03 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2023Scope 1: 16,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,600Scope 1 Intensity: 1,301.59 tCO2e/$MIngevityYear: 2021Scope 1: 252,925 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,391Scope 1 Intensity: 181.76 tCO2e/$MAlbemarleYear: 2024Scope 1: 753,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,378Scope 1 Intensity: 140.03 tCO2e/$MCabotYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,700,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,931Scope 1 Intensity: 941.24 tCO2e/$MSherwin-WilliamsYear: 2024Scope 1: 439,037 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,098Scope 1 Intensity: 19.01 tCO2e/$MEcolabYear: 2024Scope 1: 270,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,741Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MInnospecYear: 2023Scope 1: 53,899 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,949Scope 1 Intensity: 27.66 tCO2e/$MChemoursYear: 2023Scope 1: 3,572,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,027Scope 1 Intensity: 592.67 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2023Scope 1: 34,033 tCO2eRevenue: $M 935Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 12.80 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2023Scope 1: 33,384 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,143Scope 1 Intensity: 10.62 tCO2e/$MWestlakeYear: 2022Scope 1: 6,382,917 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,794Scope 1 Intensity: 404.14 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2023Scope 1: 184,050 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 79.14 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2023Scope 1: 694,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,479Scope 1 Intensity: 60.46 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2021Scope 1: 332,256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,111Scope 1 Intensity: 157.39 tCO2e/$MSylvamoYear: 2024Scope 1: 699,557 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,773Scope 1 Intensity: 185.41 tCO2e/$MKoppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$M

How does Koppers Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Koppers Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 163.36 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 61.26 , this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Koppers Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Koppers Holdings ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Koppers Holdings is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a

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