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 reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nouryon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,297,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 598,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at around 640,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 5,059,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects a significant commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint, inherited from their parent company, Nouryon Holding B.V. Nouryon has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 40% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target is part of their broader aspiration to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. As of 2024, they have already achieved a 19% reduction in total absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2019. The company’s emissions data and reduction initiatives are aligned with industry standards, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate change mitigation. Their commitment to sustainability is further evidenced by their ongoing efforts to decrease waste and freshwater consumption intensity by 10% by 2030.
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| 2009 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nouryon is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
