Hempel
Hempel A/S, commonly known as Hempel, is a leading global supplier of coatings headquartered in Denmark (DK). Established in 1915, the company has grown to serve major operational regions across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, solidifying its presence in the coatings industry. Hempel specialises in protective, decorative, and marine coatings, offering innovative solutions that enhance durability and sustainability. With a commitment to quality and performance, Hempel's core products include advanced coatings for various sectors, such as shipping, infrastructure, and industrial applications. The company is recognised for its pioneering approach to environmentally friendly products, positioning itself as a market leader. Hempel's notable achievements include numerous awards for innovation and sustainability, reflecting its dedication to excellence in the coatings market.
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Industry Benchmark
Hempel's score of 35 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Hempel's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Hempel A/S reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,561,928,000 kg CO2e, comprising 13,614,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 30,968,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,562,928,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Hempel has set ambitious climate targets, committing to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2026, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, the company aims to cut Scope 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 from the same base year. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support global efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C. Over the years, Hempel's emissions have shown fluctuations, with Scope 1 emissions recorded at 8,808,000 kg CO2e in 2019, decreasing to 8,163,000 kg CO2e in 2022. Scope 2 emissions also saw a reduction from 29,344,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 26,317,000 kg CO2e in 2022. However, Scope 3 emissions have increased significantly, from 1,922,694,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 2,402,253,000 kg CO2e in 2022, indicating a need for focused strategies in this area. Hempel's commitment to sustainability is evident in their proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and addressing climate change, positioning themselves as a responsible player in the chemicals sector.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,808,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 34,281,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,922,694,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Hempel is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
