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Umicore SA
Umicore's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Umicore 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).
Umicore has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 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 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Umicore's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofUmicore amounted to618,455metric 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 Umicoredecreased by 11.07%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Umicore's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Umicore's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Umicore were 277,717 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Umicore reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Umicore's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 28.63%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Umicore's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 12.64%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Umicore's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Umicore reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 286,349 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 340,738 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Umicore reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Umicore's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 20.61%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Umicore's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Umicore's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Umicore use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Umicore reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Umicore's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Umicore's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Umicore reported 6,467,283 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 Umicore includes a breakdown across 12of 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
Umicore's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Umicore's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Umicore reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,467,283 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 93.34%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 6.66%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Umicore reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Umicore's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 21.37%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Umicore's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.83%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Umicore disclose?
In 2024, Umicore reported emissions for 12 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 Umicore's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Umicore's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 5,339,902 tCOâ‚‚e(82.57%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 420,088 tCOâ‚‚e(6.5%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 224,771 tCOâ‚‚e(3.48%)
Umicore's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Umicore’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Umicore reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 277,717 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 15,457 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 17.97 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Umicore's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Umicore's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Umicore reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 17.97 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 196.27, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Umicore rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Umicore ranked 5 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Umicore among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into Umicore's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Umicore reported a total carbon footprint of 7,085,738 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.85% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Umicore's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 91.27% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 4.81%.a