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updated 6 months ago

Koppers Inc.

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Koppers Inc., a leading global provider of treated wood products and carbon compounds, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1988, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including North America, South America, and Europe. Koppers operates primarily within the chemical and materials industry, focusing on innovative solutions for utility, rail, and construction sectors. The company’s core offerings include wood preservation, carbon products, and specialty chemicals, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and quality. Koppers has achieved notable market recognition, positioning itself as a trusted partner in infrastructure development. With a history of significant milestones, Koppers Inc. continues to drive advancements in its field, ensuring reliable and environmentally responsible products for its diverse clientele.

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12

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

19

Industry Benchmark

Koppers Inc.'s score of 12 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Koppers Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Koppers Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc., which may influence its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While Koppers Inc. has not outlined specific reduction targets or initiatives, it is important to note that emissions data and performance metrics may be cascaded from its parent company, Koppers Holdings Inc. This relationship could provide insights into broader corporate sustainability strategies and commitments. As of now, Koppers Inc. has not publicly committed to any specific climate pledges or initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The lack of detailed emissions data and reduction targets suggests that Koppers Inc. may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. In summary, Koppers Inc. is currently without specific emissions data or defined climate commitments, but its affiliation with Koppers Holdings Inc. may play a role in shaping its future sustainability efforts.

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2024
Scope 1
341,773,000
Scope 2
69,045,000
Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Koppers Inc.'s primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Koppers Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Koppers Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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