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Perstorp

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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48

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Perstorp's score of 48 is higher than 87% 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 2023, Perstorp reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,633,000 kg CO2e, comprising 222,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 136,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 2,275,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 46.2% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. Additionally, Perstorp targets a 27.8% reduction in Scope 3 emissions per tonne 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. Perstorp's commitment reflects its dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the chemicals sector.

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2018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
394,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 2
208,000,000
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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
0,000,000
0,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Perstorp'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. 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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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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