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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nouryon's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Medical Device Manufacturing 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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Nouryon's score of 47 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

97%

Nouryon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nouryon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,391,000,000 kg CO2e globally, with Scope 1 emissions at about 563,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 731,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Nouryon plans to decrease total waste intensity and freshwater consumption intensity by 10% each by the same year. The company aspires to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. In 2022, Nouryon's emissions were approximately 5,859,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 583,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 849,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has consistently reported its emissions data, demonstrating transparency and commitment to sustainability. Nouryon's initiatives reflect a proactive approach to climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility in reducing carbon footprints.

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Scope 1
526,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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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
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nouryon's primary industry is Medical, precision and optical instruments, watches and clocks (33), which is low 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. Nouryon is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

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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