Aus der Branche

• Die Dekarbonisierungsziele von Decathlon wurden offiziell von der Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) bestätigt.

SBTi bewertete Decathlons kurz- und langfristigen Ziele in den Scopes 1, 2 und 3 – mit dem Ergebnis, dass die Ziele im Einklang mit dem 1,5 °C-Zielpfad des Pariser Klimaabkommens ausgerichtet sind. Dabei handelt es sich um die ehrgeizigste Zielsetzung, die im Rahmen des SBTi-Prozesses möglich ist. Bereits mehr als 2.200 Unternehmen weltweit arbeiten mit der SBTi zusammen, um ihre Dekarbonisierungsziele (Reduktion von Treibhausgasemissionen) dem strengen internationalen und wissenschaftlich fundierten Regelwerk zu unterwerfen. Decathlon gehört zu den 12 % der Unternehmen, die sich laut dem SBTi Monitoring Report von 2022 dem Netto-Null-Ziel (“Corporate Net Zero Standard”) verpflichten.

Kurzfristige Science Based Targets (2030)
Decathlon verpflichtet sich, die absoluten Treibhausgas-induzierten Emissionen der Scopes 1, 2 und 3 bis 2030 um 42 % gegenüber dem Basisjahr 2021 zu reduzieren.

Langfristige Science Based Targets (2050)
In Übereinstimmung mit dem SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard verpflichtet sich Decathlon, bis 2050 in der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette keine Treibhausgasemissionen mehr zu verursachen. Bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt will Decathlon die absoluten CO2-Äquivalent-Emissionen um 90 % gegenüber dem Basisjahr 2021 reduzieren, wobei die direkte Emissionsreduzierung und die Neutralisierung aller verbleibenden Emissionen in Übereinstimmung mit den SBTi-Kriterien Priorität haben, bevor die Netto-Null-Emissionen erreicht werden. Diese Verpflichtungen wurden von der SBTi auf der Grundlage ihrer Kriterien der Version 5.1 anerkannt und genehmigt, in denen festgelegt ist, dass bestimmte Emissionen, wie vermiedene Emissionen und Emissionen, die durch Emissionsgutschriften (Kompensation mit Hilfe von CO2-Zertifikaten) ausgeglichen werden, nicht als gültige Reduktionen angesehen werden sollten. Daher wird diese Form der CO2-Kompensation nicht in die Zielberechnungen von Decathlon einbezogen.

Stahl announces that its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Stahl is one of the few coatings companies to receive this validation. To date, 145 companies in the chemicals sector have submitted an emissions reduction target to the SBTi, of which 61 have had their targets validated.

Stahl’s science-based targets, which reflect the company’s commitment to the 2015 Paris Agreement goals, are:  

• Stahl Holdings B.V. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions 42.0% by CY2030 from a CY2021 base year.*
• Stahl Holdings B.V. commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25.0% by CY2030 from a CY2021 base year.

The SBTi classifies emissions reduction targets according to two potential temperature pathways: 1) limiting global temperature rises to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, and 2) limiting temperature rises to well below 2°C. The SBTi has determined that Stahl’s Scope 1 and 2 target is in line with a 1.5°C trajectory, while Stahl’s Scope 3 target has been validated in line with the well-below 2°C pathway.

Maarten Heijbroek, CEO of Stahl: “The validation of our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reduction targets by the SBTi is an important milestone on our ESG journey as we strive to limit our contribution to global warming, in line with the Paris Agreement. Our targets are ambitious, and rightly so. Realizing our goal to help create a more responsible coatings value chain starts with being accountable for our own environmental impact, and taking concrete steps to reduce our emissions wherever possible.”

A clear strategy to reduce GHG emissions
Stahl’s approach to realizing its near-term emissions reduction targets is outlined in the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Roadmap to 2030. This strategy defines the specific metrics against which progress on the company’s ESG commitments will be measured.

Stahl’s Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reduction targets, as submitted to the SBTi, cover emissions from all manufacturing sites where Stahl products are produced, as well as the company’s largest non-manufacturing locations. Stahl aims to lower these emissions by reducing its overall energy consumption and increasing the use of renewable energy at its sites. To achieve this, the company plans to increase its self-generated electricity capacity (using solar power, for example) and continue investing in more energy-efficient equipment.

Stahl plans to reduce its Scope 3 upstream emissions primarily by replacing fossil-based raw materials in its products with renewable alternatives, such as bio-based and recycled-based feedstocks. In addition, the company plans to introduce more low-impact raw materials into its product design.

* The target boundary includes biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks.

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited (IVL), a global sustainable chemical company, announced its commitment to science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to help drive its ambitious sustainability programs. The company will also participate in the SBTi Expert Advisory Group for the chemicals industry.

SBTi is a collaboration between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature to help businesses set emissions reduction targets based on the most recent climate science. IVL has committed to science-based targets under its purpose of “Reimagining chemistry together to create a better world” which aims to reduce global warming in line with the 1.5°C Paris Climate Agreement.

Under its Vision 2030 ambition, Indorama Ventures aims to build on its global industry leadership in sustainability, including by reducing GHG intensity by 30% and increasing renewable electricity consumption to 25%. Green projects are helping the company to achieve its operational efficiency targets, increase its use of renewable energy (especially renewable electricity – both onsite generation and offsite procurement through power purchase agreements), implement new decarbonization technologies including carbon capture, introduce bio-feedstock to its petrochemical value chain, and expand its PET recycling capability.

To meet its targets, IVL recognizes the importance of collaboration between the public and private sectors to decarbonize its operations through a variety of strategies. The established targets help its customers and suppliers to achieve their own sustainability goals, particularly their science-based targets.

Yash Lohia, Chairman of ESG Council at Indorama Ventures, said, "We are pleased to make our sustainability commitment more practical and measurable through science-based targets. We are dedicated to finding new technologies that can transform our operations and products towards net-zero. The efforts are not only for our sustainable business but also to support our customers and suppliers to achieve their own sustainability goals."