Brenntag
Brenntag SE, a global leader in chemical distribution, is headquartered in Essen, Germany. Founded in 1874, the company has established a strong presence across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific, serving a diverse range of industries. Brenntag's core business areas include the distribution of industrial and specialty chemicals, as well as providing tailored solutions that enhance customer efficiency and sustainability. With a commitment to quality and safety, Brenntag offers a unique portfolio of products and services, including logistics, formulation, and technical support. The company is recognised for its extensive network and market position, consistently ranking among the top chemical distributors worldwide. Brenntag's dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions has solidified its reputation as a trusted partner in the chemical industry.
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Brenntag's score of 33 is higher than 97% 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
As of 2023, Brenntag's carbon emissions total approximately 204,494,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 combined, with Scope 1 emissions at about 33,870,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 47,024,000 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 significant reduction trend, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from approximately 51,884,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to the current figure, indicating a proactive approach to climate action. The company is focused on enhancing sustainability practices and reducing its overall carbon footprint in line with industry standards.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 151,159,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Brenntag 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.
