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Avantium

Avantium, a leading technology company based in the Netherlands, is at the forefront of sustainable chemistry and advanced materials. Founded in 2000, the company has made significant strides in the development of innovative solutions for the renewable and circular economy, particularly in the fields of bioplastics and biofuels. With its headquarters in Amsterdam and operations extending across Europe and North America, Avantium focuses on pioneering technologies such as its flagship product, PEF (polyethylene furanoate), a bio-based alternative to PET that offers superior performance and sustainability. The company has garnered recognition for its commitment to reducing carbon footprints and advancing the circular economy, positioning itself as a key player in the green chemistry sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Avantium'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 Business 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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Avantium's score of 28 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Avantium's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Avantium, headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 396,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and 488 kg CO2e from Scope 1. This marks a reduction from 2022, where emissions were about 649,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 and 436 kg CO2e for Scope 1. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although no specific reduction targets or initiatives have been disclosed. Avantium's focus on sustainability aligns with industry standards, reflecting a growing emphasis on climate responsibility within the sector.

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20222023
Scope 1
436
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Scope 2
649,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Avantium's primary industry is Other business services (74), 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. Avantium 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.

Avantium 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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