- Increased intensity in energy and water consumption, and waste generation due to lower production volumes
- Geopolitical uncertainty and macroeconomic volatility impacting investment in sustainability
- Challenges to secure “green” raw materials
- Volatile availability and pricing of renewable raw materials
- Risks of production disruptions due to sustainability-related events
Perstorp Holding AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Perstorp Holding AB disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.8K kT CO2e (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 249 kT CO2e (2022); Scope 2: 129 kT CO2e (2022); Scope 3: 2.4K kT CO2e (2022). 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
2.8K kT CO2e (2022)
2022
Renewable Energy
54% (2022)
of total energy
Water Usage
23.6 million m3 (2022)
2022
Waste
65.0K tons (2022)
2022
Energy Use
1.9K GWh (2022)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 249 kT CO2e (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 129 kT CO2e (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.4K kT CO2e (2022) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2.8K kT CO2e (2022) |
| 2021 | 3.5K kT CO2e |
| 2017 | 447 kT CO2e |
| 2016 | 383 kT CO2e |
| 2015 | 410 kton CO2 equivalent |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Absolute decrease in CO2 emissions (largely due to lower production volumes)
- Investment in wastewater recycling in Stenungsund, Sweden, saving 1.1 billion liters of fresh water per year
- Introduction of the world’s first 2-Ethylhexanol partly based on renewables
- Development of a more sustainable alkyd paint for Gothenburg City
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Further development of transition roadmaps and execution of projects
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030 (Scope 1 & 2)
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 27.8% per ton sold product by 2030
- Reduce absolute freshwater consumption by 30% by 2030
- Reduce hazardous and non-hazardous waste directed to disposal by 30% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Become Finite Material Neutral
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaterWaste(Eco)Toxic ImpactResponsible SourcingEmployee Health & SafetyEthical Business Practices