Sustainability Targets

Climate protection and reduction of emissions

/ / Aim for carbon net zero, in line with EU green deal and ensure zero spills and releases with emissions to the environment

100% energy consumption from green energy (2025)
Total spills < 0.7 events/MMH (million man-hours) (2025)
100% compensation of remaining Scope 1 and 2 emissions (2025)
40% absolute carbon reduction vs. 2020 (excluding sites that were not included in the 2020 base year; those will be recorded separately) (2030)
Net zero carbon emissions (2045)

/ / Transition towards the next level of recycling and reuse including formation of partnerships

/ / Increase share of sustainable solutions to support supplier and customer needs

Assess portfolio for sustainability (30 % covered) and set 2025 quantitative target (2023)
Ten circular businesses each generating > EUR 1 million (2025)

/ / Ensure a dynamic and diverse organization that invests boldly into the development of its people

/ / Set a high bar across working conditions and strive for zero accidents

100% of employees earn at least a living wage (2023)
Set-up of global organizational diversity, equity and inclusion structure (2023)
Female representation of at least 30% across our entire management below the Board of Management (2030)
TRIR (Total Recordable Injury Rate) < 2.0 and zero severe accidents (Actual Hurt Level 4–5) (2030)

/ / Look behind “own walls” and achieve sustainability-related improvements in the whole supply chain to secure sustainable and fair standards

/ / Being a responsible and valued neighbor

/ / Ensure transparent & reliable governance structures as a matter of course that make management accountable

/ / Implement policies throughout Brenntag to ensure sustainability to be deeply integrated in all activities

All new sites green building certified (2023)
100 % portfolio steering towards sustainability (2025)
Develop strategies to support technological advancement in important industry segments (e.g. automotive) (2025)