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 2023, Tessenderlo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,570,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 770,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 130,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 6,670,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain, including purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, Tessenderlo's total emissions were approximately 8,940,000,000 kg CO2e, with similar distributions across the scopes: 770,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 130,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 6,670,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This indicates a reduction in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. Despite these figures, Tessenderlo has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term climate strategy. As a company headquartered in Belgium, Tessenderlo operates within an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and carbon footprint reduction, aligning with global climate goals.
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Get Started| 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | 770,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 130,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 6,670,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Tessenderlo is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
