Brenntag SE
Brenntag's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Brenntag 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).
Brenntag has also provided a category-level breakdown for 12 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  b | 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.  b | 0000000 |
Location-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.  b | 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.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 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.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Brenntag's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brenntag amounted to 233,863 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Brenntag decreased by 3.92%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Brenntag's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brenntag's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Brenntag were 185,546 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Brenntag reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Brenntag's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.79%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a c
Compared to the previous year (2023), Brenntag's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Brenntag's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Brenntag reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,127 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 48,317 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Brenntag reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2023), Brenntag's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Brenntag 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a
What methodology does Brenntag use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Brenntag reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Brenntag's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Brenntag's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Brenntag reported 29,841,798 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 2024 disclosure of Brenntag includes a breakdown across 12 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Brenntag's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Brenntag's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Brenntag reported total Scope 3 emissions of 29,841,798 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 89.91% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.09% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Brenntag's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Brenntag 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Brenntag disclose?
In 2024, Brenntag reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Brenntag's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Brenntag's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 25,796,193 tCO₂e (86.44%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,741,850 tCO₂e (5.84%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,252,283 tCO₂e (4.2%)
Brenntag's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Brenntag’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Brenntag reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 185,546 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 16,897 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Brenntag's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Brenntag's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Brenntag reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.98 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 68.45 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Brenntag rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Brenntag ranked 6 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Brenntag is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Brenntag's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Brenntag reported a total carbon footprint of 30,075,661 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.8% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Brenntag's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 99.22% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 0.62%. a