Chr Hansen Holding A/S
Chr Hansen Holding's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2022, Chr Hansen Holding 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).
Chr Hansen Holding has also provided a category-level breakdown for 1 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Chr Hansen Holding's Operational Emissions
In 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chr Hansen Holding amounted to 48,536 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 2021, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Chr Hansen Holding increased by 32.8%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2022, the total Scope 1 emissions of Chr Hansen Holding were 24,231 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Chr Hansen Holding reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 41.93%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 1 emissions increased by 48.63%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2022, Chr Hansen Holding reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 17,897 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 24,305 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Chr Hansen Holding reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Chr Hansen Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 20.05% in 2022, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does Chr Hansen Holding use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2022, Chr Hansen Holding reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Chr Hansen Holding's Value Chain Emissions
In 2022, Chr Hansen Holding reported 54,554 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 2022 disclosure of Chr Hansen Holding includes a breakdown across 1 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2021, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, Chr Hansen Holding reported total Scope 3 emissions of 54,554 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Chr Hansen Holding reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Chr Hansen Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
Compared to the previous year (2021), Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Chr Hansen Holding's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Chr Hansen Holding disclose?
In 2022, Chr Hansen Holding reported emissions for 1 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 Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2022, the largest contributors to Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 54,554 tCO₂e (100%)
Chr Hansen Holding's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Chr Hansen Holding's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2022, Chr Hansen Holding reported a total carbon footprint of 103,090 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 18.42% increase compared to 2021, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Chr Hansen Holding's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 52.92% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 23.58%.a