- Increased water intensity due to changes in water quality at Kazan Soda
- Rising energy prices impacting production costs
- Tight global soda ash market in the first half of 2022
- Potential for water scarcity in Türkiye due to climate change
- Risk of logistics disruption due to extreme weather
Kew Soda Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Kew Soda Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 1.5M tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.5M tCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.5M tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2022
Water Usage
10.2M m3
2022
Waste
73.4K tons
2022
Energy Use
6.5M MWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.5M tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.5M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 & 2 CO2e emissions intensity decreased to 0.343 (2021: 0.348)
- Installed 7MW of solar PV capacity, with a further 3MW planned for 2023
- Developed ConnexSA, a blockchain-enabled supply chain transparency ecosystem
- Announced plan to develop West Soda, a new greenfield project in Wyoming, US, aiming for 100% renewable electricity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water intensity by 20% within five years
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 CO2e emissions intensity by 20% within five years
- Significant reduction in LTI workplace accidents in 2023
- Register more than 80% of core suppliers on the Sedex platform in 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 CO2e emissions intensity by 40% within ten years
- Achieve an equal number of women and men at middle and senior management levels within ten years
- Have all major distributors operating with the Group’s sustainability governance by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero CO2e emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SafetyCO2e intensityWater intensityDiversityEnvironmental impactCommunity engagementSupply chain sustainabilityClimate-related risks and opportunities