Solvay SA
Solvay's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Solvay 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).
Solvay has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 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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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Solvay's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Solvay amounted to 8,091,000 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Solvay increased by 2.7%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Solvay's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Solvay's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Solvay were 7,239,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Solvay reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Solvay's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.64%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Solvay's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.4%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Solvay's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Solvay reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 763,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 852,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Solvay reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Solvay's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 43.2%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Solvay's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Solvay's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Solvay use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Solvay reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Solvay's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Solvay's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Solvay reported 16,936,000 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 Solvay includes a breakdown across 13 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
Solvay's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Solvay's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Solvay reported total Scope 3 emissions of 16,936,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 53.02% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 46.98% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Solvay reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Solvay's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 48.05%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Solvay's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Solvay's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Solvay disclose?
In 2024, Solvay reported emissions for 13 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 Solvay's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Solvay's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,803,000 tCO₂e (34.26%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,152,000 tCO₂e (18.61%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 2,906,000 tCO₂e (17.16%)
Solvay's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Solvay’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Solvay reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,239,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 5,338 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 1,356.04 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Solvay's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Solvay's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Solvay reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 1,356.04 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 619.13, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Solvay rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Solvay ranked 22 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places Solvay among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Solvay's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Solvay reported a total carbon footprint of 25,027,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.28% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Solvay's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 67.67% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 28.92%.a