- 360° EcoVadis screening identified controversies, fines or penalties relating to environmental and social issues in the last five years
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions linked to raw materials and processing, use, and end of life of sold products
- Involving employees in Solvay One Planet initiatives
- Po2 project implementation
- Talent recruitment
- Facing challenging environment in key markets
- Impact of inflation
- Mitigate CSR risks in our supply chain through due diligence and traceability
- Reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions linked to raw material extraction and processing
- Sensitive handling of social media
Solvay
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 12.0 Mt CO2eq |
| 2018 | 12.3 Mt CO2 eq./year (Scopes 1 and 2) |
| 2016 | 9.09 Mt CO2e (Scope 1+2+3 combined) |
| 2013 | 13.5 MtCO2e |
| 2008 | 8.5K tCO2e/year (2007) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Set a goal to reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 24% by 2030 (validated by SBTi)
- Roadmap to phase out fluorosurfactants
- Commitment to significantly reduce limestone residues released into the sea at Rosignano
- Partnership with Ellen MacArthur Foundation
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 24% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)Employee well-beingSupply chain sustainabilityCircular economyResource managementHuman rights