Nouryon
Nouryon, formerly known as AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals, is a leading global specialty chemicals company headquartered in the Netherlands. Founded in 2018, Nouryon has quickly established itself in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on essential markets such as agriculture, automotive, and construction, providing innovative solutions that enhance performance and sustainability. Nouryon's core products include surfactants, polymers, and specialty chemicals, which are distinguished by their high quality and tailored applications. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Nouryon has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly production processes. As a prominent player in the specialty chemicals industry, Nouryon continues to drive growth and maintain a strong market position through its dedication to customer-centric solutions and operational excellence.
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Nouryon's score of 39 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nouryon's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nouryon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,391,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This figure includes about 563,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions and approximately 731,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, with Scope 3 emissions contributing around 4,097,000,000 kg CO2e. Over the years, Nouryon has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the company recorded total emissions of about 5,926,000,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in emissions in 2023. However, specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed, and there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. In the Netherlands, Nouryon's emissions for 2023 were approximately 5,859,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 583,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 849,000,000 kg CO2e. The company continues to report on its emissions across all three scopes, highlighting its awareness of the broader impact of its operations on climate change. Overall, while Nouryon has made strides in tracking and reporting its emissions, further details on specific reduction strategies and commitments would enhance its climate action narrative.
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Add to project| 2009 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 526,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 668,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nouryon is not committed to any 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.
