Tessenderlo
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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Tessenderlo's score of 25 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Tessenderlo's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Tessenderlo reported total carbon emissions of approximately 7,574,112,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 767,946,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 132,467,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 6,673,699,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily from purchased goods and services. Comparatively, in 2022, the company’s total emissions were about 8,938,464,000 kg CO2e, indicating a reduction of approximately 1,364,352,000 kg CO2e year-on-year. This reduction reflects a positive trend in their emissions management efforts. Despite these reductions, Tessenderlo has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on its emissions across all scopes, with a notable emphasis on Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their carbon footprint. Tessenderlo's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions aligns with industry standards, although further details on specific strategies or future targets remain unspecified.
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Add to project| 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,009,474,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 142,573,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 7,786,417,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Tessenderlo 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.
