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Brenntag launches CO₂ emission-free distribution site in Austria
Brenntag has officially inaugurated its site in Traun, Austria, as the company’s first chemical distribution facility to operate entirely without CO₂ emissions. Following an extensive energy-focused refurbishment, the site now serves as a flagship model for the group’s global operations, which include around 600 locations across more than 70 countries.
More than EUR 1.5 million were invested in comprehensive upgrades, including thermal building renovation, smart control systems for heated acid and alkali tanks, and a complete conversion to a heating system based on groundwater heat pumps and low-temperature radiators. A 220 kWp photovoltaic system now supplies all the required electricity for the heat pumps, site operations, and EV charging points, generating about 220,000 kWh per year. These efforts will save approximately 120 metric tons of CO₂ annually – the equivalent energy consumption of 50 households.
The project was partially funded by the Brenntag Carbon Fund and aligns with the group’s long-term sustainability ambitions, which include achieving full climate neutrality by 2045. Sustainability is a core element of Brenntag’s corporate strategy and part of its broader ‘Strategy to Win.’ “This is more than a technical achievement – it’s a milestone in our commitment to climate action,” said Dr. Andreas Kicherer, Vice President Sustainability at Brenntag Group. “
