Kemira Oyj
Kemira Oyj, a leading global chemicals company headquartered in Finland (FI), has been a key player in the water-intensive industries since its founding in 1920. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Kemira focuses on providing innovative solutions in water treatment, pulp and paper, and oil and gas sectors. The company is renowned for its core products, including water-soluble polymers and specialty chemicals, which enhance efficiency and sustainability in various applications. Kemira's commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a trusted partner for customers seeking to optimise their processes while minimising environmental impact. With a rich history of milestones, Kemira continues to drive advancements in the chemical industry, solidifying its market position through a dedication to quality and customer-centric solutions.
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Kemira Oyj's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Kemira Oyj reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,688,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 118,364,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 467,561,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 1,880,746,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. In 2023, the company recorded similar emissions, with Scope 1 at 118,556,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 (market-based) at 469,839,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,862,773,000 kg CO2e. Kemira has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045 for combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company has also raised its reduction target for these emissions from 30% to 50% by 2030, using a 2018 baseline of 930,000 metric tons CO2e. This commitment aligns with the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which requires a linear reduction rate of 4.2% annually from the baseline year to the target year. Additionally, Kemira aims to reduce its absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services, as well as upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, by 32.5% by 2033 from a 2021 baseline. These initiatives reflect Kemira's dedication to addressing climate change and reducing its overall carbon footprint in the chemicals sector.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 205,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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