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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Akzonobel's score of 63 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Akzonobel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, AkzoNobel, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,940,243,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 59,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 120,400,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Notably, the company also reported significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to approximately 13,124,387,000 kg CO2e, which encompass emissions from the entire value chain, including purchased goods and services, processing of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. AkzoNobel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by the fiscal year 2030, using 2020 as the base year. The company has also committed to a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions from the same base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Overall, AkzoNobel's proactive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility within the chemicals sector.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,100,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Akzonobel 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.
