- Lower demand in many markets and customer destocking.
- Persistent inflation and geopolitical tension.
- Need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain.
- Maintaining high levels of employee engagement and empowerment.
Arkema
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Arkema disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.9 Mt CO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 3: 70 Mt CO2e (2023). 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
1.9 Mt CO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
27% (2023)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 70 Mt CO2e (2023) |
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 | 1.9 Mt CO2e (2023) |
| 2007 | 9.4M tons equivalent CO2 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 7% in 2023 compared to 2022.
- Reduced scope 3 emissions by 9% compared to 2022.
- Increased renewable electricity share to 27% in 2023 from 24% in 2022.
- Launched the Go for the Planet program to raise climate awareness among employees.
- Implemented a new pipeline to recover surplus steam at the Carling site.
- Signed major contracts for renewable electricity supply in the US and China.
- Developed a range of products made from renewable materials with mass balance certification.
- Achieved significant sales volumes of partially recycled materials (Virtucycle® program).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption (Optim’O program)
- Increase proportion of purchases from relevant suppliers covered by a TfS assessment to 80% by 2025.
- Increase proportion of sales covered by a Life Cycle Assessment to 90% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 48.5% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline).
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 54% by 2030 (from 2019 baseline).
- Reduce net energy purchases by 25% by 2030 (from 2012 baseline).
- Reduce COD EFPI by 65% by 2030 (from 2012 baseline).
- Reduce VOC emissions by 65% by 2030 (from 2012 baseline).
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (90% reduction across all scopes).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyBiodiversityResponsible ManufacturingEmployee WellbeingDiversity & Inclusion