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Nouryon

Nouryon, formerly known as AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals, is a leading global specialty chemicals company headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 2018, Nouryon has quickly established itself in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on essential markets such as agriculture, automotive, and construction, providing innovative solutions that enhance performance and sustainability. Nouryon's core products include surfactants, polymers, and specialty chemicals, which are distinguished by their high quality and tailored applications. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Nouryon has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly production processes. As a prominent player in the specialty chemicals industry, Nouryon continues to drive growth and maintain a strong market position through its dedication to customer-centric solutions and operational excellence.

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52

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nouryon's score of 52 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nouryon's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Nouryon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,297,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 598,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 640,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of approximately 5,059,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their emissions reporting across all scopes. Nouryon has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of their broader aspiration to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. As of 2024, they have already achieved a 19% reduction in total absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019. The company’s emissions data indicates a proactive approach to sustainability, with a focus on reducing their carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency. Their commitment to reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a growing trend among corporations to address climate change through measurable targets and accountability.

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Scope 1
526,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
668,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nouryon's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nouryon is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nouryon is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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