Kemira Ranks in Top 2% Globally for Climate Action Transparency with CDP Leadership Score

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Jino John

1/8/20261 min read

Kemira Oyj received a Leadership-level A- score in both Water Security and Climate Change categories from CDP's 2025 rankings, released January 8, 2026. This upgrade from the prior B rating places Kemira among the top 2% of over 22,100 assessed companies worldwide for transparency and ambition in environmental performance. Improvements spanned nearly all evaluation areas, including disclosure quality, risk management, governance, target-setting, and action evidence.​

In Water Security, Kemira met its voluntary 2025 Leadership target set in 2021, showcasing robust stewardship aligned with global standards. The Climate Change score advanced to A-, recognizing comprehensive climate strategies.​

Linus Hildebrandt, EVP Strategy & Sustainability, stated: "We are extremely proud of this achievement that showcases Kemira's continuous commitment to sustainability. Reaching the Leadership-level score in both Climate Change and Water Security demonstrates that our actions are both effective and measurable. With sustainability embedded in our business strategy and growth drivers, we will continue enhancing our transparency and supporting customers and partners in achieving their sustainability ambitions".​

Kemira provides sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries, reporting EUR 2.9 billion revenue in 2024 with 4,700 employees globally.