- COVID-19 pandemic delayed in-person training for frontline employees.
- Supply chain disruptions in 2021.
- Sludge accumulation in tanks, tank cars, and treating cylinders.
Koppers Holdings Inc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Koppers Holdings Inc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 345.5K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 345.5K tCO2e; Scope 2: 82.6K 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
345.5K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
27%
of total energy
Water Usage
5.7K ML (discharge) 5261 ML (withdrawal)
2021
Waste
92.0K metric tons
2021
Energy Use
4.2M GJ
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 345.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 82.6K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 48.2% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions since 2007
- Implemented an integrated energy management system (EnMS) at the Mayfield, Australia site, resulting in a 10% reduction in natural gas usage.
- Installed floating wetlands at the UIP facility in Newsoms, Virginia, significantly decreasing total suspended solids (TSS).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Align manufacturing sites to adopt energy management system (EMS) by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions by 50% by 2030 (CY 2007 Baseline)
- Reduce Tier 1 Process Safety Incident Rate at global CMC and PC facilities by 70% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Work toward carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Zero HarmClimate ChangeCircularityFinancial PerformanceInnovationProduct StewardshipResponsible Supply Chain