- Supply chain disruptions
- Geopolitical conflicts
- Trade restrictions and regulations
KEMET Corporation
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, KEMET Corporation disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 269.8K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 28.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 115.3K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 107.6K 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
269.8K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
Varied by location (see report for details)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.5K megaliters/year
2023
Waste
27.3K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
500.6K MWh/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). | 28.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 115.3K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 107.6K 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 | 269.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 251.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 232.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 206.6K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions (Scope 1 & 2, location-based) from 131 mt CO2e/$MM revenue in 2022 to 117 mt CO2e/$MM revenue in 2023
- Built a 500 kWp photovoltaic plant in Kyustendil, Bulgaria, saving approximately 560,000 kWh of purchased energy annually and reducing CO2e emissions by about 382.48 metric tons per year.
- Increased renewable energy share in Matamoros, Mexico to approximately 37%, reducing non-renewable energy consumption and saving 4,828 metric tons of CO2e emissions.
- Reduced total water withdrawal from 1798 megaliters in 2022 to 1514 megaliters in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Risk managementProduct quality managementCorporate governanceInformation securityOperating performanceSustainable supply chainCustomer relationship managementComplianceWaste and air pollution managementWater resource managementClimate initiativesOccupational health and safety policyTalent attraction and retentionHuman rights