- Increase in water consumption attributed to a decrease in batch size due to pandemic constraints.
- Waste generation remained virtually flat for the past three years, not meeting the 4% target.
Chem-Trend
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Chem-Trend disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). 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
5.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Waste
4.3% of total production volume
2022
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a silver sustainability rating from EcoVadis, ranking in the top 15% of assessed companies.
- Introduced new powder induction systems in US plant, dramatically improving powder incorporation into the batch and waste reduction, reducing production mix times and overall energy usage.
- Increased local sourcing of raw materials by more than 10% in China over the past three years.
- Developed Ultra Purge™ purging compounds that are recyclable.
- Deurowood® products are 95% water-based with oils and most waxes from renewable materials. 100% of oils used are renewable.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste generation to 4% of total production volume by 2025.
- Reduce CO² emissions by 25% by 2025.
- Reduce water consumption to 90% or less of total production volume by 2025.
- Increase recycled materials to 14kgs or greater per 1000 liters of total production volume by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Reach climate neutrality by 2045 (aligned with Freudenberg Group goal).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWaste ReductionWater ConsumptionRecycled MaterialsSupply Chain SustainabilityProduct SustainabilityOperational EfficiencyEmployee SafetyCustomer Satisfaction