Sales of our products and services, when used by our customers, will bring about millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases (GHGs) avoided.
44% reduction
in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions1
42% reduction
in Scope 3 GHG emissions1
Driving lower global greenhouse gas emissions
For over 200 years, our expertise in metal chemistry has helped to solve some of the world's most complex challenges, and now our technologies are accelerating the transition to net zero.
Achieving net zero by 2040
Our products have huge potential to help our customers achieve their net zero ambitions. At the same time, we also have a responsibility to address our own greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. That’s why we have set a commitment to reach net zero by 2040 and in April 2021 we signed up to the UN Global Compact’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C.
Scope 1 and 2 GHG reduction
Initial focus on energy efficiency, purchase of renewable electricity, further electrification of our operations and use of low carbon fuels.
Scope 3 GHG reduction
Our near-term target is focussed on a reduction in category 1 purchased goods and services – our most material category – through local and secondary sourcing, optimisation of supply chain packaging and transport, and operational efficiency. But we are seeking ways to reduce all Scope 3 categories.
Sustainable business growth
JM’s capital investments are designed with net zero front of mind, based on agreed engineering sustainability principles. A key part of our decarbonisation plan is to leverage the natural asset lifecycle. Asset replacement projects are an opportunity to decarbonise our asset base, for example replacing older gas-fired equipment with electric.
Our R&D organisation is applying its expertise to our manufacturing processes, looking for opportunities to eliminate GHGs at the source.
Carbon offsets (<10%)
We aim to significantly reduce our carbon footprint, and work with our suppliers to reduce theirs, without relying heavily on offsetting to reach our net zero targets. We continue to monitor the voluntary carbon market for opportunities to invest in high integrity projects in the future.
