Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V.
Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V., a leading global player in the specialty chemicals industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 2018, the company emerged from the legacy of AkzoNobel's Specialty Chemicals division, quickly establishing itself as a key provider of innovative solutions across various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, and construction. With a strong operational presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Nouryon offers a diverse portfolio of core products and services, such as surfactants, polymer additives, and performance coatings. These offerings are distinguished by their sustainability and performance, catering to the evolving needs of customers worldwide. Recognised for its commitment to innovation and quality, Nouryon continues to solidify its market position through strategic partnerships and a focus on research and development.
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Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V.'s reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 6,297,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 598,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 640,000,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 5,059,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalled about 1,238,000,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 6,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 585,000,000 kg CO2e and market-based Scope 2 emissions at 742,000,000 kg CO2e. The combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions for that year were about 1,327,000,000 kg CO2e. Nouryon has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor does it appear to have cascaded data from a parent organisation. The company has not reported any commitments to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. Overall, Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V. continues to face significant challenges in managing its carbon footprint, particularly in Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of its total emissions.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 603,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 927,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V. is not participating in any 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.
