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Minerals Technologies Inc

Common Name
Minerals Technologies
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
3,891
Ticker
MTX
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Minerals Technologies Inc. is a leading global resource and technology-based company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of specialty mineral, mineral-based, and synthetic mineral produ...

Minerals Technologies's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Minerals Technologies 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).

Minerals Technologies has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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a. Minerals Technologies's Sustainability Report 2024
a. Minerals Technologies's Sustainability Report 2024
b. Minerals Technologies's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Minerals Technologies's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Minerals Technologies's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofMinerals Technologies amounted to401,095metric 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 Minerals Technologiesdecreased by 13.12%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a

Minerals Technologies's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240150 k300 k450 k600 ktCO2e-10%+4%+1%-10%-14%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Minerals Technologies's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Minerals Technologies were 302,029 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Minerals Technologies reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Minerals Technologies's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 26.76%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Minerals Technologies's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 14.1%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Minerals Technologies's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Minerals Technologies reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 99,066 tCOâ‚‚e without specifying the calculation method.a

Has Minerals Technologies reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Minerals Technologies's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Unspecified Calculation Method)have decreased by 39.66%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Minerals Technologies's Scope 2 emissions(Unspecified Calculation Method) fell by 10.02% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does Minerals Technologies use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Minerals Technologies reported its Scope 2 emissions using an unspecified methodology.a

Minerals Technologies's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

201920202021202220232024045 k90 k135 k180 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)

Insights into Minerals Technologies's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Minerals Technologies reported 3,633,666 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 Minerals Technologies includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 12 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a

Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2023202401.5 M3 M4.5 M6 MtCO2e-30%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Minerals Technologies reported total Scope 3 emissions of 3,633,666 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 39.65%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 60.35%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Compared to the previous year (2023), Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 30.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Minerals Technologies disclose?

In 2024, Minerals Technologies reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,890,449 tCOâ‚‚e(52.03%)
  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,150,147 tCOâ‚‚e(31.65%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 280,748 tCOâ‚‚e(7.73%)

Minerals Technologies's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

End-of-LifeTreatment of SoldProducts (Cat. 12)(52.0%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(31.7%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(7.7%)

Insights into Minerals Technologies’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Minerals Technologies reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 302,029 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 2,118 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 142.57 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Minerals Technologies'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)Koppers HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 341,773 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,092Scope 1 Intensity: 163.36 tCO2e/$MElement SolutionsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,115 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$MRPM InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 70,565 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,373Scope 1 Intensity: 9.57 tCO2e/$MEastman ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 6,579,760 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,382Scope 1 Intensity: 701.32 tCO2e/$MWD-40Year: 2023Scope 1: 418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 537Scope 1 Intensity: 0.78 tCO2e/$MDupont De NemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 496,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,386Scope 1 Intensity: 40.05 tCO2e/$MPPG IndustriesYear: 2024Scope 1: 260,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 15,845Scope 1 Intensity: 16.41 tCO2e/$MSensient TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 163,544 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,557Scope 1 Intensity: 105.02 tCO2e/$MAir Products and ChemicalsYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,900,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,101Scope 1 Intensity: 1,396.63 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 3,820,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,994Scope 1 Intensity: 956.43 tCO2e/$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: 2024Scope 1: 79,045 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,845Scope 1 Intensity: 42.83 tCO2e/$MChemoursYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,545,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,782Scope 1 Intensity: 613.11 tCO2e/$MHawkinsYear: 2024Scope 1: 23,458 tCO2eRevenue: $M 919Scope 1 Intensity: 25.52 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2024Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,840Scope 1 Intensity: 13.59 tCO2e/$MH.B. FullerYear: 2019Scope 1: 77,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,897Scope 1 Intensity: 26.80 tCO2e/$MAvientYear: 2024Scope 1: 37,334 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,240Scope 1 Intensity: 11.52 tCO2e/$MWestlakeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,570,904 tCO2eRevenue: $M 12,142Scope 1 Intensity: 623.53 tCO2e/$MBalchemYear: 2023Scope 1: 46,981 tCO2eRevenue: $M 922Scope 1 Intensity: 50.93 tCO2e/$MStepanYear: 2024Scope 1: 192,530 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,180Scope 1 Intensity: 88.31 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2024Scope 1: 740,032 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,484Scope 1 Intensity: 64.44 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2023Scope 1: 288,176 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,191Scope 1 Intensity: 131.53 tCO2e/$MMinerals TechnologiesYear: 2024Scope 1: 302,029 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,118Scope 1 Intensity: 142.57 tCO2e/$M

How does Minerals Technologies's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Minerals Technologies reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 142.57 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 50.93, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Minerals Technologies rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Minerals Technologies ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

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

Insights into Minerals Technologies's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Minerals Technologies reported a total carbon footprint of 4,034,761 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 29.09% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Minerals Technologies's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 90.06% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 7.49%.a

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