Akzo Nobel NV
Akzo Nobel's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Akzo Nobel completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Akzo Nobel has also provided a category-level breakdown for 3 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Akzo Nobel's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Akzo Nobel amounted to 254,500 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Akzo Nobel increased by 22.59%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a
Akzo Nobel's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Akzo Nobel's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Akzo Nobel were 59,200 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Akzo Nobel reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Akzo Nobel's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 5.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Akzo Nobel's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 1.5%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Akzo Nobel's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Akzo Nobel reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 120,400 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 195,300 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
What methodology does Akzo Nobel use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Akzo Nobel reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Akzo Nobel's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Akzo Nobel's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Akzo Nobel reported 13,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Akzo Nobel includes a breakdown across 3 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Akzo Nobel's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Akzo Nobel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Akzo Nobel reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,100,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 46.56% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 53.44% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Has Akzo Nobel reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Akzo Nobel's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Akzo Nobel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2022), Akzo Nobel's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Akzo Nobel 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Akzo Nobel disclose?
In 2023, Akzo Nobel reported emissions for 3 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Akzo Nobel's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Akzo Nobel's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,100,000 tCO₂e (46.56%)
- Processing of Sold Products (Cat. 10): 5,200,000 tCO₂e (39.69%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,800,000 tCO₂e (13.74%)
Akzo Nobel's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Akzo Nobel's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Akzo Nobel reported a total carbon footprint of 13,354,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 1.86% decrease compared to 2022, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a b
The largest contributor to Akzo Nobel's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.09% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 1.46%. a