Tessenderlo
Tessenderlo Group, often referred to simply as Tessenderlo, is a prominent Belgian company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. Founded in 1919, Tessenderlo has established itself as a leader in the specialty chemicals and materials industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on diverse business areas, including agriculture, water treatment, and industrial applications. Tessenderlo is renowned for its innovative core products, such as fertilisers, biocides, and water treatment solutions, which are distinguished by their sustainability and efficiency. Over the years, the company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. With a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, Tessenderlo continues to be a key player in its sector, driving advancements that meet the evolving needs of its customers.
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Tessenderlo's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Tessenderlo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,192,428,410 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 461,939,780 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 99,364,640 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant contribution from Scope 3 emissions, which totalled around 5,631,483,400 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes categories such as purchased goods and services (approximately 3,491,828,740 kg CO2e) and use of sold products (about 1,495,302,350 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company’s emissions were reported at approximately 7,574,112,190 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 767,946,130 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 132,467,330 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year were around 6,673,698,730 kg CO2e. Tessenderlo has set ambitious reduction targets, aiming for a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions from its total SOP production by 2025. This target is based on the conversion of 43% of its capacity, which has already resulted in a 6.5% reduction in emissions as of 2021. The company is actively working on initiatives to achieve these reductions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly by Tessenderlo Group NV. The company is committed to transparency in its climate impact and reduction strategies, aligning with industry standards for carbon reporting.
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| 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,241,117,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 188,457,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Tessenderlo 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.
