Brenntag

Brenntag's reported carbon emissions

### Brenntag's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments Brenntag, headquartered in Germany and operating within the Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers industry, is actively engaged in reducing its environmental impact. **Latest Emissions Data:** In 2025, Brenntag reported total global greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 24.2 billion kg CO2e. This figure is composed of: * **Scope 1 emissions:** Approximately 176.4 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 2 emissions (market-based):** Approximately 5.5 million kg CO2e. * **Scope 3 emissions:** Approximately 24.1 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services accounting for the largest portion at approximately 20.3 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, total global emissions were approximately 30.0 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 185.5 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 29.8 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions were heavily influenced by purchased goods and services, contributing about 25.8 billion kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Targets:** Brenntag has established several significant climate commitments: * **Near-Term Reductions:** The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 emissions by 58.8% and Scope 2 emissions by 58.8% by 2034, referencing a 2023 base year. Brenntag also commits to a 35% reduction in absolute Scope 3 emissions by 2034 from a 2023 base year. * **Long-Term Net-Zero Goal:** Brenntag is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2045. This aligns with their commitment to contribute to the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement. Furthermore, a net-zero target for all scopes by 2050 is also stated, with associated long-term reduction targets of 90% for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 90% for Scope 3 emissions by 2050 from a 2023 base year. * **Renewable Energy:** Brenntag plans to procure 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2025. They also have a near-term goal to be climate-neutral in their own operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025, which includes offsetting remaining emissions. Brenntag's emissions data and reduction targets are not cascaded from a parent organisation.