- Reducing waste
- Minimizing carbon footprint
- Reusing materials
- Innovating new products with bio-renewable and recycled materials
Bakelite Synthetics
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Bakelite Synthetics disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.7M MT CO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 3.5%; Scope 2: 4.6%; Scope 3: 91.9%. 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
2.7M MT CO2e
2022
đ 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). | 3.5% |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.6% |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 91.9% |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
â Reported Environmental Achievements
- Established baseline greenhouse gas inventories.
- Achieved ISO 14001 certifications at multiple manufacturing locations.
- Implemented initiatives to harness renewable energy and capture energy from exothermic processes.
- Engineering design work for solar power at Barry, UK and Lantaron, Spain to reduce CO2e by 160 MT per year.
- Implemented recycling programs for post-industrial waste streams at Iserlohn-Letmathe, Germany, with a target of 90% recycling.
đŻ Climate & Sustainability Targets
đ Short-term
- Solidify 2030 goals post-acquisition.
đ Medium-term
- Achieve 2030 Sustainability Goals (Reduce Energy Consumption, Minimize Climate Change Impact, Promote Sustainable Water Management, Promote Sustainable Production Patterns, Creating a safe workplace and an enhanced employee experience, Harnessing innovation to continuously improve product sustainability)
đ± ESG Focus Areas
Environmental StewardshipPeople & SafetyProduct Sustainability