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Perstorp AB Sustainability Profile

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Perstorp AB, a leading global player in the specialty chemicals industry, is headquartered in Sweden (SE) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1881, the company has a rich history marked by innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a pioneer in the development of advanced chemical solutions. Perstorp's core business areas include the production of polyols, plasticisers, and other chemical intermediates, which are essential for various applications in industries such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods. Their commitment to sustainability and high-quality products sets them apart in the market, enabling them to meet the evolving needs of their customers. With a strong market presence and a reputation for excellence, Perstorp AB continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its status as a trusted partner in the global chemical landscape.

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52

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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Perstorp AB's score of 52 is higher than 74% 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 AB's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Perstorp Holding AB

Perstorp AB, headquartered in Sweden (SE), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data, as no emissions figures are available. The company is a current subsidiary of Perstorp Holding AB, which may influence its climate commitments and reporting practices. While specific reduction targets or achievements are not detailed, Perstorp AB is part of a corporate family that has cascading climate initiatives from Perstorp Holding AB. This includes participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are critical frameworks for setting and achieving climate goals. However, specific targets or commitments from these initiatives have not been disclosed for Perstorp AB. As a subsidiary, Perstorp AB's climate strategy may align with broader corporate sustainability efforts, but without specific data or targets, the company's individual climate commitments remain unclear.

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20172018201920202021202220232024
Scope 1
383,000,000
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000,000,000
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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
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Perstorp AB's Industry?

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

How Carbon Intensive is Perstorp AB's Location?

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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 AB is in SE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Perstorp AB's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Perstorp AB's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 7% last year and decreased by approximately 18% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products" being the largest emissions source at 51% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
51%
Purchased Goods and Services
43%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Waste Generated in Operations
1%

Perstorp AB's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Perstorp AB has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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