Mersen SA
Mersen's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Mersen 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).
Mersen has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Mersen's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Mersen amounted to 208,513 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 Mersen decreased by 8.33%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Mersen's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mersen's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Mersen were 75,693 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Mersen reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Mersen's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 13.31%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mersen's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.12%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Mersen's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Mersen reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 19,301 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 132,820 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Mersen reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Mersen's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mersen's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mersen's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Mersen's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Mersen use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Mersen reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Mersen's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Mersen's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Mersen reported 340,847 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 Mersen 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
Mersen's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Mersen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Mersen reported total Scope 3 emissions of 340,847 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
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.a
Has Mersen reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2022, Mersen's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Mersen's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Mersen's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Mersen's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Mersen disclose?
In 2024, Mersen 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 Mersen's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Mersen's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 178,778 tCO₂e (52.45%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 106,841 tCO₂e (31.35%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 20,842 tCO₂e (6.11%)
Mersen's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Mersen’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Mersen reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 75,693 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,294 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 58.49 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Mersen's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Mersen's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Mersen reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 58.49 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 306.55, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Mersen rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Mersen ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Mersen is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Mersen's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Mersen reported a total carbon footprint of 549,360 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.61% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Mersen's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 62.04% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 24.18%.a