- Volatile and cyclic market demands, especially for gold, impacting Scope 3 emissions
- Significant potential impacts mining has on nature and biodiversity
Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Heraeus Precious Metals GmbH & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.44 million tCO2e (2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
10.44 million tCO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
56% (2023)
of total energy
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% in 2023 compared to 2022
- Increased recycling capabilities with a new joint venture in China
- 56% of electricity consumed originated from renewable sources in 2023
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Carbon-neutral for own operations by 2025 (100% green electricity, 20% less energy consumption)
- Reduce work-related incidents by at least 20% in 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero emissions by 2033
- 50% reduction in emissions along the value chain by 2033
- 40% women and 50% non-German employees in Global Management Team by 2025
- Voluntarily implement an exposure limit of 100 ng/m³ for chloroplatinates by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- 100% of mining partners with sustainability targets, measures, and progress
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource ManagementPeople