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 66 is higher than 99% 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 31,556,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Brenntag's Scope 1 emissions were about 194,390,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions totalled approximately 12,530,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 31,348,987,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain. Brenntag has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. In the near term, the company targets a reduction of 58.8% in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2034, using 2023 as the base year. Additionally, they plan to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 35% within the same timeframe. For the long term, Brenntag aims for a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2045, and a similar 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These commitments reflect Brenntag's dedication to sustainability and align with industry standards for climate action, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is also focused on transitioning to 100% environmentally-friendly energy by 2025, further enhancing its climate strategy.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 151,159,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 68,921,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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