Wacker Chemie AG
Wacker Chemie's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Wacker Chemie's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wacker Chemie amounted to 2,523,000 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Wacker Chemie decreased by 7.79%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Wacker Chemie's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wacker Chemie's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Wacker Chemie were 1,212,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Wacker Chemie reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Wacker Chemie's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.77%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wacker Chemie's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 11.4%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are Wacker Chemie's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 1,317,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 1,311,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Wacker Chemie reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Wacker Chemie's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 11.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wacker Chemie's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Wacker Chemie 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Wacker Chemie use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2024, Wacker Chemie reported 6,052,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 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 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported total Scope 3 emissions of 6,052,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 81.46% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 18.54% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Wacker Chemie reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 60.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 emissions increased by 12.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Wacker Chemie disclose?
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2024, the largest contributors to Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,991,000 tCOâ‚‚e (65.95%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 976,000 tCOâ‚‚e (16.13%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 450,000 tCOâ‚‚e (7.44%)
Wacker Chemie's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Wacker Chemie's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Wacker Chemie reported a total carbon footprint of 8,575,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.94% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Wacker Chemie's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 70.58% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 15.29%.