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Tereos, a prominent player in the chemicals nec industry, is headquartered in France and operates extensively across Europe, Brazil, and Asia. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in the production of sugar, starch, and alcohol, leveraging innovative processes to deliver high-quality products. Tereos is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and efficiency, setting it apart in a competitive market.
With a diverse portfolio that includes sweeteners, bioethanol, and starch derivatives, Tereos caters to various sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, and biofuels. The company’s strategic focus on research and development has led to significant advancements, solidifying its market position and driving growth. Tereos continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in the global chemicals landscape.
+7 vs industry average
Tereos’s score of 37 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Chemicals is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Chemicals industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Tereos, a chemicals nec company headquartered in France, reported approximately 925,796,850 kg CO2e in total emissions for 2023. This figure is comprised of approximately 417,479,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 703,310 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 507,615,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
For 2022, Tereos reported a total of approximately 757,626,990 kg CO2e. This included approximately 331,007,350 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions, approximately 17,080 kg CO2e in Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 426,603,000 kg CO2e in Scope 3 emissions.
In 2021, the company's total emissions were approximately 503,325,750 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 311,256,220 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at approximately 2,291,680 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 189,778,000 kg CO2e.
Tereos has established several climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Furthermore, Tereos has committed to withdrawing from coal for all its dehydration units by 2030.
More broadly, Tereos has pledged to achieve Net Zero by 2050 with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As a first step, the company aims for a reduction of over 50% in greenhouse gas emissions from industrial activities (Scope 1 & 2) by 2032-33. This includes an ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to industrial activities by 50% worldwide, with a more ambitious target of 65% in Europe. Tereos is also working to reduce GHG emissions from its agricultural activities by 18% by the end of 2025, compared to 2023 levels, through guaranteeing 100% of its supply of non-deforesting agricultural raw materials.
The emissions data for Tereos is cascaded from the parent organisation, Tereos, as it is a current subsidiary.
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2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Tereos commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2022 base year.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Tereos commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90.0% by FY2050 from a FY2022 base year.
2050
90% reduction in scope 3 total
Tereos commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, capital goods, fuel and energy related activities…
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