- Volatile raw material costs, supply chain issues, inflationary pressures, soaring interest rates, destocking across many industries, and shrinking consumer demand.
- Geopolitical tensions and a slowing global economy.
- Weak demand from customers.
- Operational losses and costs related to sunliquid®.
Clariant Ltd
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Clariant Ltd disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.81 m t CO2e (excluding biogenic CO2 emissions). By scope: Scope 1: 0.29 m t CO2e; Scope 2: 0.25 m t CO2e; Scope 3: 2.28 m t CO2e. 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
2.81 m t CO2e (excluding biogenic CO2 emissions)
2023
Renewable Energy
60% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
8.4 m m³
2023
Waste
129.2 thousand tons
2023
Energy Use
2.4K m kWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 0.29 m t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.25 m t CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.28 m t CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.81 m t CO2e (excluding biogenic CO2 emissions) |
| 2017 | 0.97 million tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 13%, exceeding volume declines in Care Chemicals and Adsorbents & Additives, and more than offsetting the volume increase in Catalysts.
- Scope 3 emissions for purchased goods and services decreased by 12% from 2022.
- Bonthapally site in India achieved net-zero scope 1 and 2 emissions.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water intake by 20% and wastewater generation by 25% by 2030.
- Reduce landfilled nonhazardous waste by 40% and hazardous waste by 25% by 2030.
- Reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by 30% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 4-6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and increase EBITDA margin to 19-21%.
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% and scope 3 (cat. 1) emissions by 14% from a 2019 baseline.
- Achieve top quartile in employee engagement.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions for scope 1 and 2 by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircularitySustainable Bio-economyWaste and Pollution ReductionSocial Value Creation