Caldic, a prominent player in the chemicals nec industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates extensively across Europe and beyond. Founded in 1970, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of innovative chemical solutions, catering to diverse sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care.
Caldic's core offerings include specialty chemicals, food ingredients, and custom formulations, distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position and expanded its product portfolio. With a focus on customer-centric solutions and a robust supply chain, Caldic continues to be a leader in the chemicals sector, recognised for its expertise and reliability.
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Industry Intensity
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Caldic's reported carbon emissions
Caldic, a chemicals nec company headquartered in the Netherlands, has disclosed its carbon emissions for recent years. In 2024, the company reported total emissions of approximately 2.74 billion kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 4.77 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions, with a market-based figure of approximately 2.55 million kg CO2e and a location-based figure of about 4.83 million kg CO2e. The majority of Caldic's emissions in 2024 were from Scope 3, totalling approximately 2.73 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being the largest contributor within this scope at approximately 2.64 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, Caldic's total emissions were approximately 2.97 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for that year were about 6.28 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) were approximately 4.56 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling around 2.97 billion kg CO2e.
For 2022, Caldic reported total emissions of approximately 17.35 million kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 3.43 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 1.95 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2022 were around 11.97 million kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution being a significant component.
In 2021, Caldic's total emissions stood at approximately 19.19 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 3.10 million kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 2.11 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2021 totalled around 13.97 million kg CO2e, with upstream transportation and distribution being the dominant category.
Caldic is committed to sustainability initiatives, as indicated by its inclusion in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as "Committed" as of 7 August 2025. The organisation type is listed as 'Corporate', and its location is the Netherlands, within the European region. Caldic B.V. is identified as the source organisation for these SBTi commitments and performance data, with a cascade level of 0, meaning the data is not inherited from a higher corporate entity.
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Caldic’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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