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Akzonobel

AkzoNobel N.V., headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading global paints and coatings company, renowned for its innovative solutions in the decorative paints and performance coatings sectors. Founded in 1994, AkzoNobel has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, AkzoNobel offers a diverse range of products, including high-quality paints, coatings, and specialty chemicals. Their unique formulations are designed to enhance durability and aesthetic appeal, setting them apart in a competitive market. As a key player in the coatings industry, AkzoNobel has received numerous accolades for its sustainable practices and product excellence, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for customers worldwide.

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64

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

Akzonobel's score of 64 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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Akzonobel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, AkzoNobel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,409,389,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 57,600,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (location-based) totalled around 202,900,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions stemmed from Scope 3, amounting to approximately 12,761,437,000 kg CO2e, which includes emissions from the processing of sold products and purchased goods and services. AkzoNobel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline. Additionally, the company targets a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2030 from a 2020 baseline. Notably, AkzoNobel aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to climate action. These targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative and align with a 1.5°C scenario, reflecting AkzoNobel's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemical sector.

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Scope 2
2,800,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Akzonobel'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 Akzonobel is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Akzonobel 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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