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updated 20 days ago

Brenntag North America, Inc. Sustainability Profile

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Brenntag North America, Inc., a leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1912, the company has established itself as a key player in the chemical distribution industry, providing essential products and services to various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and personal care. Brenntag's core offerings include a comprehensive range of specialty and commodity chemicals, along with tailored solutions that enhance customer efficiency and sustainability. The company is recognised for its commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the supply chain. With a strong market presence and a focus on customer-centric solutions, Brenntag North America continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a leader in the chemical distribution landscape.

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79

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Brenntag North America, Inc.'s score of 79 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Brenntag North America, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Brenntag SE

Brenntag North America, Inc., headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Brenntag SE, which cascades its emissions data and climate commitments down through its corporate family structure. Brenntag SE has established various climate initiatives, including targets set under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are relevant to Brenntag North America, Inc. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Brenntag North America, Inc. have not been disclosed. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Brenntag SE is actively working towards reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its climate resilience, although detailed metrics and specific goals for Brenntag North America, Inc. are not currently available. The company is aligned with industry standards for climate action, reflecting a broader commitment to environmental responsibility within the chemical distribution sector.

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201620172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
151,159,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
68,921,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
-
00,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
-
-
-
-
00,000,000,000
-
-
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Brenntag North America, Inc.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Brenntag North America, Inc.'s primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Brenntag North America, Inc.'s Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Brenntag North America, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Brenntag North America, Inc.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Brenntag North America, Inc.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 24% since 2020, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 86% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
86%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
6%
Use of Sold Products
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Investments
<1%

Brenntag North America, Inc.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Brenntag North America, Inc. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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