Sustainability is at the core of our strategy
Chemistry plays a critical role in solving some of the most pressing challenges of our time. It has the power to enhance human well-being, safeguard the environment, and protect precious natural resources. It can support thriving businesses and societal progress.
This is why Kemira exists – creating and delivering chemistry with a purpose. Our goal is to be better every day for people and the planet.
Megatrends
Global challenges shape our strategic agenda.
- Climate change
- Water scarcity
- Responsible use of limited resources
Strategy
Sustainable transformation will drive profitable growth.
- Expand in water
- Build leading renewable solutions portfolio
- Unlock new growth platforms
Actions
Sustainability means concious choices every day.
- Growing our handprint through our business impact
- Reducing the footprint through, renewable and recycled materials, ambitious climate change mitigation and water stewardship
- Responsible business practices
Chemistry with a Purpose. Better Every Day.
Our strategic agenda is heavily focused on our sustainability transformation
• Expand in water • Build a leading renewable solutions portfolio • Unlock new growth platforms
Our work is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We focus on four SDGs where we can have the most significant impact
At Kemira, our approach to sustainability is based on four focus areas and our sustainability program is built based on these pillars. Read more about each area:
People
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Water
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Circularity
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Climate & Nature
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Aiming for excellence, we have set the following targets:
| Our targets and progress | Result 2024 | Target | |
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Improving safety
Reduce our Total Recordable Injury Frequency (TRIF) rate across our sites to 2.2 by the end of 2025, and 1.5 by the end of 2030. |
3.2 | 1.5 |
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Fostering inclusivity
Reach top 10% cross-industry norm for Diversity & Inclusion by the end of 2025. |
25% | 10% |
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Leading water management
Achieve a Climate Disclosure Project (CDP) water security score for leadership of A or A- by the end of 2025. |
B | A/A- |
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Enhancing waste impacts
Reduce disposed production waste intensity by 15% by the end of 2030, from a 2019 baseline. |
-4.5% | -15% |
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Reduce GHG emissions from Scope 1 and 2
by 50% by the end of 2030, from a 2018 baseline. |
–34,5% | -52% |
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Reduce GHG emissions from scope 3 by 33% by the end of 2033 from a 2021 baseline |
-19,5% | -33% |
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Expanding our sustainable offering
Derive more than EUR 500 million from renewable solutions by the end of 2030. |
EUR 240 million | EUR 500 million |
Kemira has ambitious commitments such as being a frontrunner in the industry with approved Science-Based Targets in all scopes 1, 2 and 3, covering the full value chain of operations.
Sustainability is embedded in our business
Kemira provides solutions that help customers reach their sustainability goals. We help improve resource efficiency, enhance the properties of end-products, and enable clean water.
Water treatment
Kemira offers a range of innovative solutions to optimize all stages of the water treatment process so that this precious resource remains available for society and the ecosystems all around us.
Industrial solutions
From food production to biogas to metals and mining, we help water-intensive industries improve their process and resource efficiency, contributing to the end-product sustainability profile.
Fiber-based materials
With our end-to-end chemistry and application expertise, we support fiber-based end products such as recyclable paper, board, molded fiber packaging, tissues and hygiene products, and cellulosic textile fibers.
