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Brenntag

Brenntag SE, a global leader in chemical distribution, is headquartered in Essen, Germany. Founded in 1874, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, serving a diverse range of industries. Brenntag's core business areas include the distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals, as well as providing tailored solutions that enhance customer efficiency and sustainability. With a commitment to quality and safety, Brenntag offers a unique portfolio of products and services, including logistics, formulation, and technical support. The company is recognised for its extensive network and market position, consistently ranking among the top chemical distributors worldwide. Brenntag's dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the chemical industry.

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77

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Brenntag's score of 77 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brenntag's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Brenntag reported total carbon emissions of approximately 31,556,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 194,390,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 47,024,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 total of around 31,348,987,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes. Brenntag has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to achieve a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Furthermore, the company is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the long term, Brenntag plans to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2045, starting from a 2023 baseline, and aims for a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These initiatives align with industry standards and reflect Brenntag's dedication to sustainability and climate responsibility, positioning the company as a leader in the trading and distribution sector.

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Scope 1
151,159,000
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Scope 2
68,921,000
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00,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brenntag'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 Brenntag is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Brenntag is participating in some 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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