Brenntag

Brenntag, a German-headquartered company in the Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers industry, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 24.2 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes Scope 1 emissions of approximately 176.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 5.5 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 24.1 billion kg CO2e. In the prior year, 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 30.0 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions around 185.5 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 8.1 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 29.8 billion kg CO2e.

Brenntag has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 58.8% by 2034 from a 2023 base year, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Within the same timeframe, Brenntag also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 35%. For the long term, Brenntag SE has an overall Net-Zero Target, committing to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2050, consistent with a 1.5°C trajectory. This includes a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2045 from a 2023 base year, and a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050 from a 2023 base year. Additionally, the company aims to procure 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025.