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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Akzonobel's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, AkzoNobel reported total carbon emissions of approximately 13,409,389,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were about 57,600,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions (location-based) totalled approximately 202,900,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions, approximately 12,761,437,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the processing of sold products, purchased goods and services, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. AkzoNobel has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2050. They have established near-term targets to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% from a 2020 baseline by 2030. Additionally, they aim to achieve a 50% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, as well as Scope 3 emissions, by 2030, using 2018 as the baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative and align with a 1.5°C climate scenario. Overall, AkzoNobel's commitment to reducing their carbon footprint reflects a proactive approach to sustainability within the chemicals sector, with a focus on both immediate and long-term emission reduction strategies.
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| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,100,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | - | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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