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Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.

Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., a leading global specialty chemicals company, is headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 2018, following the spin-off from AkzoNobel, Nouryon has rapidly positioned itself as a key player in the chemicals industry, with a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on essential business areas such as performance coatings, advanced materials, and specialty chemicals, offering a diverse range of core products including surfactants, polymers, and specialty additives. Nouryon is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, which sets its offerings apart in a competitive market. With a robust portfolio and a dedication to customer-centric solutions, Nouryon continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in the global chemicals landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.'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 Real Estate Services 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.'s score of 28 is higher than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,510 kg CO2e, a notable increase from about 5,530 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 1,520 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,990 kg CO2e (market-based). In 2022, the company recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 3,060 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 2,480 kg CO2e (market-based). Despite the increase in total emissions, Nouryon has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of defined climate commitments or science-based targets suggests that the company may be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. As a leading player in the chemicals industry, Nouryon's future climate actions will be crucial in addressing the growing concerns around carbon emissions and sustainability.

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Scope 1
3,060
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Scope 2
2,480
0,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V.'s primary industry is Real estate services (70), which is very low 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. Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V. is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V. 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.

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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