Quaker Chemical Corp

Common Name
Quaker Chemical
Country
United States
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Specialty Chemicals
Employees
4,400
Ticker
KWR
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Quaker Chemical Corporation is a specialty chemical company that focuses on providing technologically advanced chemical solutions to a diverse range of industries. The company's primary function is to...

Quaker Chemical's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2023, Quaker Chemical 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, Quaker Chemical has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.

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a. Quaker Chemical's Sustainability Report 2023
a. Quaker Chemical's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Quaker Chemical's Operational Emissions

In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Quaker Chemical amounted to 39,000 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Quaker Chemical increased by 2.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a

Quaker Chemical's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

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  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Quaker Chemical's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Quaker Chemical were 25,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a

Has Quaker Chemical reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Quaker Chemical's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 8.7%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Quaker Chemical's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Quaker Chemical's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint. a

What are Quaker Chemical's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2023, Quaker Chemical reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 14,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a

Has Quaker Chemical reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2021, Quaker Chemical's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have increased by 16.67%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a

Compared to the previous year (2022), Quaker Chemical's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Quaker Chemical 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a

What methodology does Quaker Chemical use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2023, Quaker Chemical reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method. a

Quaker Chemical's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

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Insights into Quaker Chemical’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2023, Quaker Chemical reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 25,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,953 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Quaker Chemical'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: $M 2,457Scope 1 Intensity: 4.52 tCO2e/$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: $M 935Scope 1 Intensity: 36.40 tCO2e/$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: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 79.14 tCO2e/$MScotts Miracle-GroYear: 2023Scope 1: 105,661 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,551Scope 1 Intensity: 29.75 tCO2e/$MIFFYear: 2023Scope 1: 694,072 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,479Scope 1 Intensity: 60.46 tCO2e/$MAshland IncYear: 2021Scope 1: 332,256 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,111Scope 1 Intensity: 157.39 tCO2e/$MQuaker ChemicalYear: 2023Scope 1: 25,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,953Scope 1 Intensity: 12.80 tCO2e/$M

How does Quaker Chemical's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2023, Quaker Chemical reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 12.8 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 61.26 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Quaker Chemical rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2023, Quaker Chemical ranked 4 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

This places Quaker Chemical among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a

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