Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V.
Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V., a leading global player in the specialty chemicals industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 2018, the company emerged from the legacy of AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals division, quickly establishing itself as a key provider of innovative solutions across various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, and construction. With a strong operational presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Nouryon offers a diverse portfolio of core products and services, such as surfactants, polymer additives, and performance coatings. These offerings are distinguished by their sustainability and performance, catering to the evolving needs of customers worldwide. Recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality, Nouryon continues to solidify its market position through strategic partnerships and a focus on research and development.
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Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V., headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,932,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,182,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 (direct emissions) and 1,739,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (indirect emissions). The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data. Nouryon's emissions intensity for Scope 1 was about 73,000 kg CO2e per tonne, while for Scope 2, it was approximately 128,000 kg CO2e per unit of revenue. Despite these figures, the company has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it participate in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V. is currently focused on understanding and managing its carbon footprint, but lacks formal commitments to reduce emissions in the near future.
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| Scope 1 | 1,182,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,739,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - |
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Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V. 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.
