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Marquard & Bahls

Marquard & Bahls AG, a prominent player in the energy and logistics sector, is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1947, the company has established a strong presence in Europe, Africa, and Asia, focusing on the storage, trading, and distribution of petroleum products. With a diverse portfolio that includes tank storage, shipping, and trading services, Marquard & Bahls is recognised for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company operates under several well-known brands, including Oiltanking and Mabanaft, which are synonymous with reliability in the industry. Notable achievements include a robust market position as one of the leading independent tank storage providers globally, reflecting its strategic growth and innovation in energy logistics. Marquard & Bahls continues to adapt to the evolving energy landscape, ensuring its services meet the highest standards of efficiency and environmental responsibility.

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16

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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Marquard & Bahls's score of 16 is lower than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Marquard & Bahls's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Marquard & Bahls reported total carbon emissions of approximately 199,107 kg CO2e, comprising 18,286 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 12,777 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 166,044 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This data highlights the company's comprehensive approach to tracking emissions across all scopes. The company has made notable strides in reducing its carbon footprint, achieving a 12% reduction in direct and indirect CO2e emissions from 2017 to 2018, with total emissions decreasing from 394,898 metric tons to 348,210 metric tons. Looking ahead, Marquard & Bahls has set ambitious long-term targets, aiming for Net Zero emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2040 at the latest. To further enhance its sustainability efforts, the company is focusing on reducing emissions associated with business travel by expanding video-conferencing systems globally, with a near-term goal set for 2025. These initiatives reflect Marquard & Bahls's commitment to addressing climate change and improving its environmental impact.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Marquard & Bahls's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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 Marquard & Bahls is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Marquard & Bahls 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
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