Brenntag
Brenntag AG, a global leader in chemical distribution, is headquartered in Essen, Germany, with a strong operational presence across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Founded in 1874, Brenntag has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the expansion of its product portfolio and strategic acquisitions that enhance its market position. Specialising in the distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals, Brenntag offers a diverse range of products and services, including logistics, formulation, and technical support. What sets Brenntag apart is its commitment to sustainability and innovation, ensuring tailored solutions for various industries, from pharmaceuticals to food and beverage. With a robust market presence and a reputation for reliability, Brenntag continues to be a trusted partner in the chemical distribution sector.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Brenntag's score of 35 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Brenntag's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Brenntag reported total carbon emissions of approximately 194,245,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2, alongside a significant Scope 3 emissions figure of about 27,563,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% in absolute terms from a 2020 baseline by the year 2030. Additionally, Brenntag is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2045, with an interim goal of using 100% environmentally-friendly energy by 2025. Brenntag's emissions data shows a trend of increasing emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 211,681,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company is actively working to address its carbon footprint through these reduction initiatives, aligning with industry standards for climate action.
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Add to project2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 151,159,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,921,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Brenntag 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.
