- Climate change (transition and physical risks)
- Supply chain disruptions
- Water stress at some locations
- Increasingly strict laws and regulations globally
Nouryon Specialty Chemicals BV
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Nouryon Specialty Chemicals BV disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3K Thousand tonnes CO2e (Scopes 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 563 Thousand tonnes CO2e; Scope 2: 731 Thousand tonnes CO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 4.4K Thousand tonnes CO2e (2021 data). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.3K Thousand tonnes CO2e (Scopes 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
33% of total energy
of total energy
Water Usage
151.5K Thousand m3 (freshwater intake)
2023
Waste
56.4K tonnes
2023
Energy Use
31.5 Million GJ
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 563 Thousand tonnes CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 731 Thousand tonnes CO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.4K Thousand tonnes CO2e (2021 data) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.3K Thousand tonnes CO2e (Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 1.4K kton CO2e (Scopes 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2021 | 1.4K kton CO2-eq (2021) |
| 2020 | 2.9K kton CO2-eq (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 14% reduction in total absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions between 2019 and 2023
- 42% of total electricity consumption from renewable sources (up from 36% in 2019)
- 33% of total energy (including steam) from renewable sources (up from 30% in 2019)
- 25 of 60 manufacturing sites sourced with 100% renewable and/or low carbon electricity
- Achieved ISCC PLUS certification for green monochloroacetic acid (MCA) production at Delfzijl site
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 40% reduction in absolute GHG emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030
- 10% decrease in total waste intensity by 2030
- 10% decrease in freshwater consumption intensity by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyEnvironmental PerformanceSustainable InnovationStakeholder EngagementSupply Chain SustainabilityDiversity & InclusionEthics & Compliance