Brenntag

Brenntag, headquartered in Germany and operating in the "Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers" industry, is actively addressing its carbon emissions and has established several climate commitments.

For 2025, Brenntag's total reported emissions are approximately 24.25 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 176.38 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 5.51 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 24.07 billion kg CO2e. Key Scope 3 categories contributing to this total include purchased goods and services (approximately 20.32 billion kg CO2e), end-of-life treatment of sold products (about 1.62 billion kg CO2e), and use of sold products (around 1.09 billion kg CO2e).

Looking back, in 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 30.04 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 185.55 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of roughly 8.13 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 29.84 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, total emissions stood at approximately 31.56 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions of about 194.39 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of around 12.53 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 31.35 billion kg CO2e. Historical Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 220 million kg CO2e in 2022, 227 million kg CO2e in 2021, 242 million kg CO2e in 2020, 252.03 million kg CO2e (market-based) in 2019, 270.43 million kg CO2e (market-based) in 2018, 226.25 million kg CO2e (market-based) in 2017, and 220.08 million kg CO2e (market-based) in 2016.

Brenntag has set ambitious reduction targets. The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 58.8% by 2034 from a 2023 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 35% within the same timeframe (2023-2034). For long-term goals, Brenntag targets a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2045 from a 2023 base year, and a 90% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2023 base year.

Brenntag has also committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. These targets, including both near-term and long-term goals, are consistent with a 1.5°C global warming scenario and have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is committed to procuring 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025.