Key highlights
We are committed to constant improvement. Throughout the year there have been various highlights contributing to reaching our business goals.
Annual Report 2023
Chemistry is everywhere, intertwined with our daily lives. It’s the science behind countless essential products and processes, from the water we drink to the packaging we use for food. Together with our partners and customers, we aim to enhance the well-being of individuals, support thriving businesses, and safeguard the environment and our most precious natural resources.
Explore our 2023 Annual Report and discover more about our chemistry with a purpose, working towards a better every day for people and planet.
Kemira’s Annual Report 2023
The report consists of Annual Review, Sustainability Report, Corporate Governance Statement and Financial Statements.
Kemira Annual Report 2023 (all modules)
Kemira Annual Review 2023
Kemira Sustainability Report 2023
Kemira Corporate Governance Statement 2023
Kemira Financial Statements 2023
Kemira Financial Statements (full official) 2023
Auditor’s Report 2023
Kemira ESEF Financial Statements 2023 (zip file)
Kemira in 2023
OPERATIVE EBITDA FY 2023:
19.7%
FY2022: 16.0%
REVENUE FY 2023:
€3.4 B
FY2022: EUR 3.6 BILLION
Global impact
20Bm3
of water treated with the help of Kemira chemistry, which is comparable to the annual water consumption of approximately 370 million people
enabling resource efficiency
59%
of our products improve customer resource efficiency
Emission-Free Energy
71%
of global energy use is emission-free
Raw Material in Transition
47%
of used raw materials are renewable or recycled
Sustainability at Kemira
Sustainability matters. It is the common thread for everything we do at Kemira, for our people and planet.
At Kemira, our strategy is aligned with building a better future. Purposeful chemistry can be harnessed, together with digitalization to help solve the most pressing challenges of our time, including building water resilience in our societies, developing circular solutions, and utilizing our ever-scarcer natural resources in the most efficient way. Besides pushing for new opportunities, we will continue to be the responsible partner for our stakeholders. By collaborating, we can make our world better, every day.
Business with Purpose
Explore more below and learn how chemistry plays a key role in improving our every day.
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Papermaking in the digital age
It's not just about chemistry; it's about using data, predictive analytics, machine learning, and AI to take our expertise to the next level, It empowers pulp, paper, board, and tissue producers to run more efficient processes.
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A new game changer in packaging
In today’s more impact-conscious consumer landscape, brands need to find ways to align their packaging solutions with their sustainability commitments. As a result, the spotlight has turned to renewable, fully recyclable, and biodegradable fiber-based packaging. This is where chemistry steps in to bridge the gap.
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Going circular: Turning wastewater to fertilizer
Only 11 percent of treated wastewater is reused, while around half of the world’s untreated wastewater still enters rivers, lakes, and seas. But wastewater is not waste; it is a source of energy, clean water, fertilizers, and essential nutrients, with the help of chemistry.
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Partnering for sustainable wastewater transformation in Copenhagen
In wastewater management, BIOFOS stands as Denmark's largest wastewater treatment company, serving 1.2 million people across three treatment plants. Our collaboration showcases how partnerships built on trust, transparency, and a shared commitment can benefit a greener community.
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The future of fashion: Paving the way for sustainable textiles
The textile industry faces major sustainability challenges that it needs to tackle without delay. With a focus on renewable cellulosic fibers and textile recycling, we’re leveraging our chemistry expertise to help the industry transition, achieving the circularity it needs to see.
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Driving a needed shift to renewable polymers
Climate action can’t wait – we need to reduce our reliance on fossil carbon, starting today. Kemira is using the biomass balance approach as a concrete step to increase the use of renewable raw materials in the production of polymers. These polymers have applications in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, drinking water treatment, papermaking processes, and mining.
