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Tessenderlo Sustainability Profile

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Tessenderlo Group, often referred to simply as Tessenderlo, is a prominent Belgian company headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. Founded in 1919, Tessenderlo has established itself as a leader in the specialty chemicals and materials industry, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company focuses on diverse business areas, including agriculture, water treatment, and industrial applications. Tessenderlo is renowned for its innovative core products, such as fertilisers, biocides, and water treatment solutions, which are distinguished by their sustainability and efficiency. Over the years, the company has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that have bolstered its market position. With a commitment to quality and environmental responsibility, Tessenderlo continues to be a key player in its sector, driving advancements that meet the evolving needs of its customers.

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68

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services 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.

29

Industry Benchmark

Tessenderlo's score of 68 is higher than 82% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Tessenderlo's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Tessenderlo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6.2 billion kg CO2e, comprising 461,939,780 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 99,364,640 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 5.6 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This represents a significant reduction from 2023, where total emissions were about 7.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 767,946,130 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 132,467,330 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 6.7 billion kg CO2e. Tessenderlo has set ambitious reduction targets, achieving a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions related to their SOP production by converting 43% of their capacity as of 2025. This includes a 6.5% reduction from the initial conversion in 2021. The company is actively working towards these near-term goals for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that Tessenderlo Group NV independently reports its carbon footprint. The company is committed to transparency in its emissions reporting and reduction initiatives, aligning with industry standards for climate action.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
1,241,117,000
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0,000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
188,457,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
-
0,000,000,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Tessenderlo's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Tessenderlo's primary industry is Business Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Tessenderlo'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 Tessenderlo is in BE, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Tessenderlo's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Tessenderlo's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 16% last year and decreased by approximately 100% 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 "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 62% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
62%
Use of Sold Products
27%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
3%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Capital Goods
1%

Tessenderlo'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.

Tessenderlo 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
Reduction Actions

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