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Perstorp

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Perstorp, officially known as Perstorp AB, is a leading global player in the specialty chemicals industry, headquartered in Sweden (SE). Founded in 1881, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Europe, North America, and Asia. Perstorp is renowned for its innovative solutions in various sectors, including coatings, plastics, and animal nutrition. The company’s core products, such as polyols, formaldehyde, and specialty esters, are distinguished by their high quality and sustainability. Perstorp has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in bio-based chemicals, positioning itself as a pioneer in the transition towards greener alternatives. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Perstorp continues to strengthen its market position, making significant contributions to the global chemical landscape.

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43

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.

22

Industry Benchmark

Perstorp's score of 43 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Perstorp's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Perstorp Holding AB reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,815,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 254,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 123,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant Scope 3 total of around 2,438,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals major contributions from purchased goods and services (about 1,050,000,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 1,245,000,000 kg CO2e). In 2023, the company reported total emissions of about 2,633,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 222,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at around 136,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at about 2,275,000,000 kg CO2e. Perstorp has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Additionally, they target a 27.8% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per ton sold product within the same timeframe. These targets have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement. The emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from Perstorp Holding AB, reflecting their commitment to sustainability and climate action within the chemicals sector.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
383,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
163,000,000
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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

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Perstorp's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. This request for Perstorp is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Perstorp is participating in some 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.

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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