- Calculating Scope 3 emissions remains complex. Upstream categories 1 and 4, and downstream categories, excluded from Scope 3 calculations due to data limitations.
- Increase in L2 incidents (restricted duty/medical treatment) despite zero L1 incidents.
- Higher CO2 emission factor for electricity despite reduced consumption, leading to an increase in total scope 1 and 2 emissions per kg of material produced.
Holland Colours
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, Holland Colours disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.8K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.1K tCO2e; Scope 2: 4.8K tCO2e; Scope 3: 1.9K tCO2e. 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
7.8K tCO2e
2023-2024
Renewable Energy
51.9% (Netherlands)
of total energy
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-2024)
| 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). | 1.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.9K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decreased emissions across all three scopes compared to 2022/2023. Scope 1 decrease primarily due to reduced fuel combustion; Scope 2 decrease due to lower electricity usage; Scope 3 improvements included adding waste, employee commuting to CO2 calculations.
- Increased share of green energy in the Netherlands to 51.9%
- 44% of product portfolio defined as sustainable (up from 20% the previous year), primarily due to use of natural or bio-based carrier materials.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the CO2 impact of operational activities by 50% versus 2015 by 2030.
- 90% of revenue to be based on products that contribute to sustainability by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance