- 2023 was a difficult year for the animal nutrition industry due to inflation and reduced meat consumption.
- Production disruptions at Adisseo plants due to raw material and energy market conditions.
- Geopolitical shifts and trade dynamics impacting market access.
Bluestar Adisseo Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Bluestar Adisseo Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 428 ktCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 398.9K tons CO2e; Scope 2: 29.6K tons CO2e; Scope 3: 2.0K ktCO2e. 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
428 ktCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
20.2%
of total energy
Water Usage
24.5K ML
2023
Waste
15.3 kt
2023
Energy Use
11.1K TJ
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). | 398.9K tons CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 29.6K tons CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.0K ktCO2e |
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 | 428 ktCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Nanjing Plant signed a low carbon electricity supply contract for 100% of its needs (80% nuclear and 20% renewable), approximately corresponding to CO2 emissions reduction by 805.47 tons, SO2 emission reduction by 0.55 tons, and nitrogen oxide NOX emissions reduction by 0.5 tons.
- Nanjing Plant is optimizing its wastewater treatment process and installed a steam turbine to improve its energy efficiency.
- Construction of a new 150 kt/year powder methionine plant in China with process optimization reducing carbon emissions, water consumption, by-products production and waste.
- Construction of a new multipurpose plant for the production of specialty products in China reducing transportation carbon footprint.
- Significant contribution to the DECLYC project aiming for an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050.
- Achieved a 20% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (absolute value) by 2025 (on track).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 21% (absolute terms) between 2020 and 2025.
- Reduce absolute energy consumption by 13% between 2020 and 2025.
- Reduce water consumption intensity by 20% by 2025 compared to 2015.
📅 Medium-term
- Define new ambitious GHG, energy and water reduction targets for 2030 including scope 3 to align with the Paris agreement.
🔭 Long-term
- Define Adisseo 2050 decarbonation roadmap and milestones and align all functions to achieve this ambition.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy ManagementWater ManagementWaste ReductionEmployee Diversity and DevelopmentOccupational Health and SafetyResponsible Governance and ComplianceResponsible Value Chain ManagementCustomer Satisfaction