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Haldor Topsoe

Haldor Topsoe A/S, commonly referred to as Topsoe, is a leading global provider of catalysts and technology solutions, headquartered in Denmark (DK). Founded in 1940, the company has established itself as a key player in the chemical and energy industries, focusing on areas such as hydrogen production, ammonia synthesis, and emissions reduction technologies. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Topsoe is renowned for its innovative core products, including high-performance catalysts and proprietary process technologies. These offerings are distinguished by their efficiency and sustainability, addressing the growing demand for cleaner energy solutions. Topsoe's commitment to research and development has positioned it as a market leader, with notable achievements in advancing green technologies and contributing to the global transition towards a more sustainable future.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Natural Gas Liquids 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.

28

Industry Benchmark

Haldor Topsoe's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Haldor Topsoe's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Haldor Topsoe reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 618,975,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 117,134,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 42,216,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve a 95% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. Additionally, Topsoe plans to source 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and ensure that 74% of its suppliers have science-based targets by 2027. For long-term goals, Topsoe is committed to reaching net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2040, with a target to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% from the 2020 baseline by the same year. These targets align with the 1.5°C climate goal, demonstrating Topsoe's commitment to significant climate action and sustainability in the chemicals sector.

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Scope 2
44,000,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Haldor Topsoe's primary industry is Natural Gas Liquids, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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 Haldor Topsoe is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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