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Ems Chemie

Ems Chemie, officially known as EMS-Chemie Holding AG, is a leading Swiss company headquartered in Domat/Ems, CH. Founded in 1936, it has established a strong presence in the global specialty chemicals and high-performance plastics industry, with significant operations across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The company is renowned for its innovative products, including engineering thermoplastics and specialty chemicals, which are integral to various sectors such as automotive, electronics, and medical technology. Ems Chemie's commitment to quality and sustainability sets it apart in a competitive market, contributing to its reputation as a trusted supplier. With a focus on research and development, Ems Chemie has achieved notable milestones, solidifying its position as a market leader in high-performance materials. Its dedication to excellence continues to drive growth and innovation within the industry.

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53

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

29

Industry Benchmark

Ems Chemie's score of 53 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Ems Chemie's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Ems Chemie reported total carbon emissions of approximately 106,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 22,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 84,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This marks a significant reduction from previous years, where in 2023, the company emitted approximately 20,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1, 85,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 2, and a substantial 13,400,000,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions. Ems Chemie has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 3 CO2 emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to 2021 levels. Additionally, the company achieved an impressive 85% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions per tonne of product from 2001 to 2020. Ems Chemie is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with industry standards and climate action goals. The company’s proactive approach to sustainability reflects its dedication to reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency in the chemicals sector.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Ems Chemie's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Ems Chemie is in CH, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Ems Chemie is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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