- Energy availability and cost increase, especially in North America and China.
- Stricter regulations on emissions in China.
- Extreme weather events impacting sites and supply chains.
- Availability and price of renewable materials.
Kemira Oyj
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kemira Oyj disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 625 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 137 kt CO2e/year; Scope 2: 488 kt CO2e/year; Scope 3: 3.0K kt CO2e/year. 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
625 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
71% (purchased energy)
of total energy
Water Usage
5.2K megaliters/year (consumption)
2023
Waste
90.6 thousand metric tons/year
2023
Energy Use
4.1K GWh/year
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). | 137 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 488 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.0K kt CO2e/year |
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 | 625 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2022 | 4.4K kt CO2e |
| 2021 | 856.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 1.7M tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2017 | 2.9M tCO2e/year |
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 emissions decreased approximately 33% since the 2018 base year.
- Improved water management (CDP Water Security score B).
- Reduced disposed production waste intensity to 4.4 metric tons per thousand metric tons of production (target 3.9 by 2030).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- TRIF 1.5 by 2025
- Inclusion index top 10% by 2025
- Water management to Leadership level by 2025 (CDP)
📅 Medium-term
- TRIF 1.1 by 2030
- Reduce disposed production waste intensity by 15% by 2030
- Renewable solutions revenue growth to 500 M€ by 2030
- Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction by 50% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon neutral in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaterCircularitySafetyPeople