Wacker Chemie AG
Wacker Chemie's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Wacker Chemie 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).
Wacker Chemie has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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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 Wacker Chemie's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wacker Chemie amounted to 2,050,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wacker Chemie decreased by 18.75%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Wacker Chemie's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wacker Chemie's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wacker Chemie were 1,154,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Wacker Chemie reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Wacker Chemie's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 4.72%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Wacker Chemie's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.79%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Wacker Chemie's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Wacker Chemie reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 900,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 896,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Wacker Chemie reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Wacker Chemie's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 48.92%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Wacker Chemie's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 31.66% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Wacker Chemie use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Wacker Chemie reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Wacker Chemie's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Wacker Chemie's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Wacker Chemie reported 6,381,000 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 2025 disclosure of Wacker Chemie includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Wacker Chemie reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,381,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 84.36% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 15.64% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Wacker Chemie reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 57.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 11.2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wacker Chemie disclose?
In 2025, Wacker Chemie 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 Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,380,000 tCO₂e (68.65%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 874,000 tCO₂e (13.7%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 539,000 tCO₂e (8.45%)
Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Wacker Chemie’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Wacker Chemie reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,154,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 6,449 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 178.95 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Wacker Chemie's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Wacker Chemie's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Wacker Chemie reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 178.95 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 57.33, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Wacker Chemie rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Wacker Chemie ranked 19 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Wacker Chemie is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Wacker Chemie's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Wacker Chemie reported a total carbon footprint of 8,431,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 13.16% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Wacker Chemie's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.68% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 13.69%.a