Perstorp has long been dedicated to driving the transformation of the chemical industry with a clear ambition to become Finite Material Neutral. (Image source: Perstorp) Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, recently announced that the Animal Nutrition focused plant in Waspik, has officially reduced its direct emissions (Scope 1 & 2) to report zero over 2024 In an attempt to bring down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Perstorp Waspik has taken several steps including replacing all fossil fuel forklift trucks with electric ones and all lighting by LED. In addition to this, all natural gas has been replaced by biogas and total electricity used is renewable. The company is on a lookout to further reduce its environmental footprint.  Perstorp has long been dedicated to driving the transformation of the chemical industry with a clear ambition to become Finite Material Neutral. It has science based reduction targets for Scope 1, 2 and 3. For scope 1 & 2 emissions, the target is a reduction of 46.2% in 2030 compared to a 2019 base year. This is consistent with the reductions required to keep global warming limited to 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement. To reach these targets, each site has its own roadmap of identified activities to reach the site’s sustainability targets. Site Waspik has managed to execute all its activities in the scope 1 & 2 roadmap, and in 2024 has reduced their greenhouse gas emissions from operations to zero.  Perstorp, a global specialty chemicals innovator and a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), has successfully reduced direct emissions (Scope 1 & 2) at its Animal Nutrition plant in Waspik, the Netherlands. The site now reports zero greenhouse gas emissions for 2024. Perstorp Waspik implemented several key measures to achieve this milestone. The site replaced all fossil fuel-powered forklift trucks with electric ones and switched all lighting to energy-efficient LEDs. Additionally, the facility transitioned from natural gas to biogas for heating, while ensuring that 100% of its electricity comes from renewable sources.  Since heating and electricity consumption are the two largest contributors to Scope 1 and 2 emissions, these changes significantly reduced the site’s carbon footprint. Perstorp Waspik is now exploring further steps to minimize its environmental impact. Ian Atterbury, Senior Vice President of Perstorp Animal Nutrition, said, “We are committed to reducing the environmental impact of our business. Our Waspik site achieving zero Scope 1 & 2 emissions is a major step forward. We aim to be a key partner in sustainable animal production by supporting performance and health while also reducing the environmental footprint of our products. This ensures a lower overall impact on animal production”. Perstorp remains dedicated to transforming the chemical industry and becoming Finite Material Neutral. The company has set science-based reduction targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. By 2030, it aims to cut Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 46.2% compared to 2019 levels. This target aligns with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Each Perstorp site follows a tailored roadmap to achieve its sustainability targets. Waspik successfully executed all activities in its Scope 1 & 2 roadmap, leading to zero emissions in 2024. As per the press release, the accomplishment marks a significant step toward Perstorp’s overarching sustainability ambitions and reinforces its leadership in environmentally responsible chemical production. function runOnFormSubmit_sf3zec8d52108b34fc71324f853b635efeb0ba361cb5044182b8b5691b5605aa97e5(th){/*Before submit, if you want to trigger your event, "include your code here"*/}; The Brabantse Delta water board has commissioned Paans Van Oord, a subsidiary of Van Oord, to restore the bank along the Kerkvaart River in Waspik. The bank along the Kerkvaart river, a tributary of the Oude Maasje river, is in need of major maintenance. To protect the hinterland from flooding, the bank must be reinforced and stabilised. Paans Van Oord uses fully biobased fascine mattresses for this, which are weighted down with quarry stone. Fascine mattresses are mats of braided willow with a filter cloth, which prevent the soil from washing away, thus protecting it against erosion. A jute cloth, a natural and sustainable alternative to the usual geotextile cloth, will be used for this project. Van Oord is collaborating with Van Aalsburg, a partner specialising in sustainable willow products. Based on a shared sustainability ambition, these partners have joined forces to research and invest in the use of biobased materials as part of ‘Building with Nature’. The use of the biobased fascine mattresses in this project is an important step for both parties in the further development and applicability of the product. Work will start in mid-August and be completed by the end of September. Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker 2022 Photo: politie.nlHebe Zwart went missing with her carer Photo: politie.nlPolice are continuing a search for a disabled 10-year-old girl who has been missing with her carer since Monday afternoon Hebe Zwart was last seen leaving a daycare facility in Raamsdonksveer A search has been under way since Monday evening when Hebe’s mother reported her missing The car is described as a black Kia Picanto with the registration plate PR-425-K blue T-shirt and black skirt and carrying a purple Eastpak rucksack Police said Hebe needs constant care for a physical condition and are very concerned for her well-being Volunteers from the specialist Veteran Search Team searched an area around the village of Waspik on Tuesday afternoon after police received reports that the car had been seen on the A59 motorway between Raamsdonksveer and Waalwijk Divers searched a canal next to Hooiweg in Waspik after police received reports that a car was seen going into the water Sacha Ausems, the mayor of Waalwijk, told RTL Nieuws: ‘It’s terrible for the family there’s an incredible amount of sympathy both in the community in Waalwijk as well as in the neighbouring community of Raamsdonksveer and out towards Vught.’ Anyone with information should call the police hotline on 0800 6070 or +31 79 345 9876 from outside the Netherlands We could not provide the Dutch News service without the generous support of our readers Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day Many thanks to everyone who has donated to DutchNews.nl in recent days We could not provide this service without you Please help us making DutchNews.nl a better read by taking part in a short survey Multiple fires were caused by lightning strikes while thunderstorms raged across the Netherlands on Wednesday. No one was hurt in the fires. An 18-year-old student was struck by lightning at a military base in Ossendrecht. 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