- Unplanned shutdown at Nynäshamn in Q1 2023 constraining NSP production for one month.
- Five TRI and one process safety incidents in Q1 2023.
- Lower sales volumes on Naphthenic products due to Harburg site closure and unplanned downtime.
Nynas AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Nynas AB disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 218 ktonne CO2 eq. By scope: Scope 1: 196 ktonne CO2 eq; Scope 2: 22 ktonne CO2 eq. 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
218 ktonne CO2 eq
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). | 196 ktonne CO2 eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 22 ktonne CO2 eq |
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 | 218 ktonne CO2 eq |
| 2022 | 295 kton CO2 eq (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by more than 50 percent since 2017.
- Reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 4,000 tonnes in 2023 at Gothenburg due to new gas heaters.
- Dramatically reduced steam losses at Nynäshamn, reducing annual energy loss from 27,762 MWh in 2010 to 2,535 MWh in 2023.
- Completed Landfarmen landfill covering and decontamination project.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% compared to 2017 by 2030.
- Increase the share of Nynas products that are in circular product flows by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Become climate-neutral by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Sustainable ProductsHealth and SafetyEnvironment and ClimatePeople and Society