Public Profile

Prayon

Prayon, officially known as Prayon S.A., is a leading player in the phosphate industry, headquartered in Belgium. Established in 1885, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones in the development of innovative phosphate solutions. With major operational regions across Europe, North America, and Asia, Prayon focuses on the production of high-quality phosphoric acid and phosphate derivatives. The company’s core offerings include a range of products tailored for agriculture, food, and industrial applications, distinguished by their sustainability and efficiency. Prayon's commitment to research and development has solidified its market position, making it a trusted partner for customers seeking reliable phosphate solutions. With a rich history and a forward-thinking approach, Prayon continues to set benchmarks in the phosphate sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Prayon'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.

16

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.

14

Industry Benchmark

Prayon's score of 16 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

78%

Prayon's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Prayon reported carbon emissions of approximately 148,209,000 kg CO2e, primarily from Scope 1 emissions. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2022, when emissions were about 178,284,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, emissions peaked at approximately 194,616,000 kg CO2e, indicating a positive trend towards reducing their carbon footprint. Prayon's commitment to climate action is evident, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The company continues to focus on its operational emissions, as indicated by the consistent reporting of Scope 1 emissions over the years. As Prayon moves forward, further transparency regarding their climate strategies and potential targets would enhance their sustainability profile.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2020202120222023
Scope 1
146,558,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
-
-
-
-
Scope 3
-
-
-
-

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Prayon's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Prayon is headquartered in BE, which has a rank of very low, indicating very 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.

Prayon 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

Was this information valuable to you?

Similar Organizations

Innophos, Inc.

US
Chemicals nec
Updated about 1 month ago

Arla

DK
Food products nec
Updated 20 days ago

Nutrien

CA
Chemical and fertilizer minerals, salt and other mining and quarrying products n.e.c.
Updated 2 days ago

Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG

DE
Rubber and plastic products (25)
Updated about 1 month ago

Fosfa

CZ
Chemicals nec
Updated about 1 month ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers