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Novamont

Novamont S.p.A., headquartered in Italy, is a pioneering leader in the bioplastics and biochemicals industry. Founded in 1989, the company has established itself as a key player in the development of innovative, sustainable materials that contribute to a circular economy. With a strong operational presence across Europe and beyond, Novamont focuses on producing biodegradable and compostable products, primarily derived from renewable resources. The company’s flagship offerings include Mater-Bi, a family of bioplastics that stand out for their versatility and environmental benefits. Novamont's commitment to sustainability has garnered recognition, positioning it as a frontrunner in the green materials sector. With numerous awards and certifications, Novamont continues to drive advancements in eco-friendly solutions, making significant strides towards reducing plastic pollution and promoting sustainable practices globally.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Novamont'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.

19

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Novamont's score of 19 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Novamont's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Novamont reported total carbon emissions of approximately 70,943,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions accounting for about 70,943,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at approximately 18,173,000 kg CO2e. The company has shown fluctuations in emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at about 64,360,000 kg CO2e in 2020 and Scope 2 emissions reaching approximately 24,241,000 kg CO2e in 2019. Despite these figures, Novamont has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The absence of documented reduction commitments suggests a need for further transparency regarding their climate strategies. As a leader in the bioplastics industry, Novamont's climate commitments are crucial for aligning with global sustainability goals and addressing the challenges of climate change.

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Scope 1
54,861,000
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Scope 2
925,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Novamont's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium 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. Novamont is headquartered in IT, 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.

Novamont 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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