World-leading coatings manufacturer, Hempel, announces that the company’s science-based targets are approved as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, according to the company's release.
Hempel’s science-based targets are approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Hempel A/S commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2026 from a 2019 base year
Hempel A/S also commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year
Halving Hempel’s total footprint is the equivalent of removing 0.7 million cars off the roads for one year Hempel has had its emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The targets covering greenhouse gas emissions from Hempel’s operations are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Hempel’s target for the emissions from its value chain meet the SBTi’s criteria for ambitious value chain goals, meaning they are in line with current best practice.
As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Hempel factories, R&D centres and stock points are established in every region. Across the globe, Hempel’s paints and coatings can be found in almost every country of the world. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915.