Arkema Validates Net-Zero Target, Sets New Decarbonization Goals
What happened
Arkema received validation from SBTi Services for its 2050 net-zero target, which covers Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. The company is the first to be validated under the new SBTi guidance for the chemical industry. Arkema also committed to new science-based targets for 2035, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 58.07% compared to 2019.
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Why it matters
By placing decarbonization at the core of its strategy, Arkema aims to meet customer demand for lower-carbon solutions. This commitment aligns the company's business trajectory with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
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Who's involved
- ArkemaFrench chemical company setting science-based net-zero and near-term emissions targets.
- Paris AgreementInternational agreement providing the regulatory framework for greenhouse gas emissions mitigation.
Who could feel it
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Europe may reinforce its climate leadership and set high industry standards for chemical production.
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The entities involved
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Arkema
French Chemical company
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Paris Agreement
international agreement from 12 December 2015 within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) dealing with greenhouse gas emissions mitigation, adaptation and finance starting in the year 2020
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