Public Profile

Behn Meyer Holding

Behn Meyer Holding, a prominent player in the chemical distribution and manufacturing industry, is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded in 1840, the company has established a strong presence across Europe and Asia, specialising in the distribution of specialty chemicals, agrochemicals, and food ingredients. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Behn Meyer offers a diverse range of core products and services that cater to various sectors, including plastics, coatings, and pharmaceuticals. The company is recognised for its unique approach to customer service and technical support, ensuring tailored solutions for its clients. Over the years, Behn Meyer has achieved significant milestones, solidifying its market position as a trusted partner in the chemical industry. Its dedication to sustainability and responsible sourcing further enhances its reputation as a leader in the field.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Behn Meyer Holding'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.

20

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Behn Meyer Holding's score of 20 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Behn Meyer Holding's reported carbon emissions

Behn Meyer Holding, headquartered in Germany, has set ambitious climate commitments as part of its sustainability strategy. Although specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year is not available, the company has established significant reduction targets. Behn Meyer Group is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. In the near term, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, it plans to cut absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Behn Meyer has set a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% and Scope 3 emissions by 90% by 2050. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Behn Meyer Holding's proactive approach underscores its dedication to sustainability within the chemicals sector, positioning it as a responsible corporate leader in climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Behn Meyer Holding's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Behn Meyer Holding is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Behn Meyer Holding 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.

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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