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Perstorp

Perstorp, officially known as Perstorp AB, is a leading global player in the specialty chemicals industry, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1881, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Perstorp is renowned for its innovative solutions in various sectors, including coatings, plastics, and animal nutrition. The company’s core products, such as polyols, formaldehyde, and specialty esters, are distinguished by their high quality and sustainability. Perstorp has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in bio-based chemicals, positioning itself as a pioneer in the transition towards greener alternatives. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Perstorp continues to strengthen its market position, making significant contributions to the global chemical landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Perstorp's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

28

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Perstorp's score of 28 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Perstorp's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Perstorp reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,694,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 222,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 136,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 2,336,000,000 kg CO2e. Perstorp has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46.2% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company targets a 27.8% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton of sold product within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Over recent years, Perstorp has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability, with emissions decreasing from approximately 3,430,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 to about 2,782,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. This reflects ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact within the chemicals sector.

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Scope 1
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98,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Perstorp's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Perstorp is headquartered in SE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Perstorp is committed to some 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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