Global industrial process fluids manufacturer Quaker Houghton announced the company achieved a 7% reduction in Scope 2 GHG emissions compared to 2023.

The company also announced that 76% of its global electricity consumption is sourced from renewable or zero carbon sources.

Quaker Houghton lowered its Scope 2 GHG Emissions by 9% compared to 2023, created a roadmap to reduce GHG emissions at major locations and implemented 64 projects that further reduced energy consumption.

The company announced it increased renewable-based electricity by 5% compared to 2023. It installed solar panel systems at three additional manufacturing locations and rolled out energy monitoring software at five additional manufacturing locations. Now 76% of Quaker Houghton’s electricity is sourced renewable via grid, on-site solar generation and purchased renewable contracts.

Details were released in its 2024 Sustainability Report. 

“Sustainability remains core to Quaker Houghton and how we operate,” said CEO Joseph Berquist in a statement. “The significant progress made in 2024 highlights our commitment and ability to adapt, while continuing to move the world forward safely and sustainably.  I am proud of the advancements we have made, and the external validation of this momentum, including once again achieving the EcoVadis Silver Award. Moving forward, we will continue to make data-driven decisions to inform and assess our ambitions, to best align with our enterprise strategy and the needs of our customers, Company and communities in which we operate.”