Corbion NV
Corbion's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Corbion 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).
Corbion has also provided a category-level breakdown for 10 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Corbion's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Corbion amounted to 171,066 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 Corbion increased by 1.07%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Corbion's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Corbion's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Corbion were 58,069 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Corbion reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Corbion's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 38.71%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Corbion's Scope 1 emissions increased by 4.09%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Corbion's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Corbion reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 52,420 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 112,997 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Corbion reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Corbion's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 28.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Corbion's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Corbion's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Corbion use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Corbion reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Corbion's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Corbion's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Corbion reported 768,519 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 Corbion includes a breakdown across 10 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
Corbion's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Corbion's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Corbion reported total Scope 3 emissions of 768,519 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 97.9% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.1% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Corbion reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2021, Corbion's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 12.68%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Corbion's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Corbion's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Corbion disclose?
In 2024, Corbion reported emissions for 10 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 Corbion's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Corbion's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 555,312 tCO₂e (72.26%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 92,478 tCO₂e (12.03%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 33,631 tCO₂e (4.38%)
Corbion's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Corbion’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Corbion reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 58,069 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 1,340 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 43.32 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Corbion's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Corbion's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Corbion reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 43.32 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 119.69, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Corbion rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Corbion ranked 11 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Corbion is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Corbion's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Corbion reported a total carbon footprint of 939,585 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 7.9% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Corbion's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 81.79% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.03%.a