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Akzonobel

AkzoNobel N.V., headquartered in the Netherlands, is a leading global paints and coatings company, renowned for its innovative solutions in the decorative paints and performance coatings sectors. Founded in 1994, AkzoNobel has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its commitment to sustainability and innovation. With a strong presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, AkzoNobel offers a diverse range of products, including high-quality paints, coatings, and specialty chemicals. Their unique formulations are designed to enhance durability and aesthetic appeal, setting them apart in a competitive market. As a key player in the coatings industry, AkzoNobel has received numerous accolades for its sustainable practices and product excellence, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for customers worldwide.

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64

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

Akzonobel's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Akzonobel's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, AkzoNobel, headquartered in the Netherlands, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,409,389,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 57,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 111,700,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 12,761,437,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the processing of sold products, purchased goods and services, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. AkzoNobel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 emissions to near zero by 2025 and achieve a 30% reduction from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, the company targets a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline. This commitment is validated by the Science Based Targets initiative and aligns with a 1.5°C climate scenario. For Scope 3 emissions, AkzoNobel also aims for a 50% reduction by 2030 from the same baseline. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 13,940,243,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease from the previous year. The ongoing efforts reflect AkzoNobel's commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions.

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

Location emissions intensity

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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 Akzonobel is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Akzonobel is participating in some of the initiatives that 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
Reduction Actions

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