- Finding enough new employees with the right profile.
- Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions in the value chain).
- Lack of sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to propellants.
- Limited availability of recycled packaging materials and sustainable raw materials.
- Complex geopolitical situations impacting growth in certain regions.
- Maintaining safety culture and standards across a growing global operation.
- Increasing demand for raw materials leading to scarcity and price fluctuations.
Soudal Holding N.V.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Soudal Holding N.V. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 16.0K + tCO2e/year (Scope 1) 15000 tCO2e/year (Scope 2). By scope: Scope 1: 16.0K + tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 15.0K tCO2e/year. 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
16.0K + tCO2e/year (Scope 1) 15000 tCO2e/year (Scope 2)
2023
Water Usage
10.0K m3/year (Turnhout)
2023
Waste
4.7K tons/year (Turnhout)
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). | 16.0K + tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.0K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Commissioning of Plant 5, a highly automated and energy-efficient production site with an ‘outstanding’ BREEAM score.
- 99.9% less HFC propellants used in products.
- Reduced wastewater discharge from Plants 1, 2, and 3 in Turnhout by 4 tonnes compared to 2022.
- Increased use of recycled packaging materials (PCR) by 170 tonnes compared to the previous year.
- Introduced sustainable Bluemint® steel in aerosol cans, reducing CO2 emissions during production.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop a Climate Policy with energy as a focus point.
- Evaluate Scope 3 emissions for the entire Soudal group.
- Develop a Supplier Code of Conduct.
- Introduce an annual digital satisfaction survey in all affiliates.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the frequency rate of occupational accidents to less than 5 by 2030.
- Reduce employee turnover by 15% by 2030.
- Achieve 100% participation in performance and development reviews by 2030.
- Increase annual training hours per employee to 24 hours by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ActionProtection of the environmentCircular productsWorking safely and healthyGlobal business on a human scaleSustainable employmentEconomic growthCorporate responsibilityContinuous product innovation