- Consistent quality and year-round availability of recycled or renewable raw materials
- Modification of chemical processes required by use of recycled or renewable raw materials
- Impact of raw material use on production efficiency
- Global water stress
- Potential physical risks to sites from extreme weather events
- Transition risks and opportunities related to climate change
Kraton Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kraton Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 527.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 350.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 176.7K tCO2e/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
527.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
12%
of total energy
Water Usage
67.4M m³/year (withdrawn) 9356000 m³/year (consumed)
2023
Waste
15.4K tons/year (non-hazardous solid) 4483 tons/year (hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
9.8K TJ/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). | 350.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 176.7K tCO2e/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 | 527.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 615.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 60,000 MTCO² at Belpre, Ohio facility
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions by transitioning to fossil-free energy for Scandinavian plants (estimated 18,000 tonnes of CO² equivalent reduction compared to 2022)
- 12% of energy consumption was renewable in 2023
- 11% decrease in water withdrawn compared to 2020 baseline
- 14% decrease in non-hazardous solid waste disposal compared to 2022
- 30% decrease in hazardous waste generation compared to 2022
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity by 20% by 2030 (compared to 2020 baseline)
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2020 baseline)
- Reduce waste intensity by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2020 baseline)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental Impact & Resource EfficiencyDiversity & InclusionEmployee Well-beingResponsible Business PracticesSupply Chain Sustainability