Recently, with the support of Carbon Newture, Shandong Menjie New Material Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Shandong Menjie”) successfully completed the carbon footprint accounting for its core export product — 2-ethyl anthraquinone (99%, packaged) — and obtained certification from the authoritative third-party organization SGS.
2-ethyl anthraquinone is a key raw material for the production of hydrogen peroxide and an indispensable component of modern chemical manufacturing. As a domestic industry leader and globally recognized new material supplier, Shandong Menjie has transformed the low-carbon requirements coming from supply chain leaders and evolving market regulations into a green competitive advantage that consolidates its market position and deepens customer partnerships.
Green mandate for upstream suppliers: How emission reduction pressure flows from chemical giants
The chemical industry is among the largest energy consumers in the industrial sector, ranking third in terms of direct CO₂ emissions.
Data from leading international chemical companies shows that Scope 3 emissions account for the majority of total corporate emissions. In 2024, Arkema, Solvay, and Evonik each reported Scope 3 emissions representing more than 60% of their total — with Arkema reaching as high as 96.42%.
Company | Scope 3 (ktCO₂e) | Scope 1+2 (ktCO₂e) | Scope 3 Share |
|---|---|---|---|
Arkema | 57,705 | 2,145 | 96.42% |
Solvay | 14,100 | 7,500 | 65.28% |
Evonik | 21,600 | 5,060 | 81.02% |
To address global climate change, Arkema, BASF, and Evonik—among other industry leaders—have set ambitious emission reduction goals.For instance, Arkema has pledged to reduce its Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2030 compared with 2019 levels, and has achieved significant progress toward this goal in recent years.
Arkema’s decarbonization targets and progress , Source: Arkema official website
At the same time, these chemical giants are building sustainable low-carbon supply chains. In 2011, BASF, Bayer, Evonik Industries, Henkel, LANXESS, and Solvay jointly founded the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative, which now includes over 50 major chemical enterprises.
The carbon footprint of product (CFP) has become a mandatory component in the sustainability audits TfS members conduct on their upstream suppliers.
TfS officially released the “Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Guideline 3.0 (Chinese Edition),” providing the chemical and related industries with a more precise technical tool for product carbon footprint accounting and supply chain decarbonization management.
Globally, green regulatory mechanisms—such as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)—are also imposing stricter demands on chemical supply chains. When CBAM enters its official implementation phase in 2026, its coverage will expand to include organic chemicals and more.
To comply, companies must establish comprehensive carbon emission monitoring systems spanning raw material sourcing to product manufacturing and ensure high-quality, verified emission data.
These green commitments from supply chain leaders, the unified standards set by TfS, and the green barriers established by global markets are collectively transferring emission-reduction pressure upstream. What once began as voluntary advocacy has evolved—through procurement contracts, supplier evaluation systems, and ongoing performance audits—into a mandatory business requirement for suppliers.
Taking the lead: The “Green” competitiveness behind a single certificate
Founded in 2006, Shandong Menjie specializes in the R&D, production, and sales of chemical raw materials and new materials, including water treatment agents and liquid rubber (for military applications). Its sales network spans more than 30 provinces in China and over 10 countries and regions across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia.
Image: Source — Shandong Menjie official website
As a leading producer of 2-ethyl anthraquinone products and a key supplier to the global hydrogen peroxide industry, Shandong Menjie exports its products worldwide and counts among its customers international chemical giants such as Arkema, Solvay, and Evonik.
Recognizing the emerging green challenges in chemical raw material exports, the company has taken proactive steps to quantify its product’s carbon footprint, using authoritative certification to navigate export requirements and provide downstream supply chain leaders with high-quality, low-carbon materials.
Shandong Menjie’s case serves as a clear model for Chinese export-oriented enterprises facing similar challenges. It demonstrates that actively embracing and quantifying “green attributes” is not only a shield against international regulatory risks, but also a spear for building trust with global industry leaders and shaping future competitiveness.
As global supply chains accelerate their low-carbon transition, those who submit their green answers first will seize the initiative in the emerging low-carbon economy.
Reference:
[1] International Energy Agency. (n.d.). Chemicals. IEA. Retrieved September 28, 2025, from https://www.iea.org/energy-system/industry/chemicals
