- Receding water levels in the Dead Sea
- Climate change impacts on operations and supply chains
- Scope 3 emissions
- Supply chain disruptions
- Counterfeit products
- Regulatory changes
- Wars in Ukraine and Gaza impacting employees and communities
ICL Group Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, ICL Group Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.3K thousand tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 2.1K thousand tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 186 thousand tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 5.2K thousand tCO2e/year (2022 data). 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
2.3K thousand tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
9%
of total energy
Water Usage
64.7 million m3/year
2023
Waste
23.9 thousand tonnes hazardous waste / 62.5 thousand tonnes non-hazardous waste/year
2023
Energy Use
36.4 million GJ/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). | 2.1K thousand tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 186 thousand tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 5.2K thousand tCO2e/year (2022 data) |
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 | 2.3K thousand 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
- Achieved a 22.2% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions since 2018
- Completed and audited Scope 3 emissions calculation for 2022
- Improved CDP Climate change score to -A and CDP Water score to B
- Increased renewable energy usage to approximately 9% of total energy use in 2023
- Signed two green PPAs in Israel
- Implemented various waste reduction initiatives resulting in a 3% decrease in hazardous waste and a 2% reduction of waste destined for landfills in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 4% annually (freshwater) and 2% annually (low-quality water) compared to 2022 baseline.
- Reduce Suspended Particulate Matter emissions by 3% by end of 2026 (2023 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (2018 baseline).
- Increase renewable energy consumption to 50% by 2040 (2018 baseline).
- Increase percentage of women in senior management roles to 32% by 2028.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050 (Scope 1 & 2).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate Change & GHG EmissionsWater ManagementWaste ManagementFood SecuritySafetyWorkforce DiversitySustainable ProcurementResponsible Supply ChainCommunity InvestmentCorporate GovernanceSustainable FinancingBiodiversity