- Climate change and extreme weather events (e.g., flooding)
- Ambitious and complex energy regulations and permitting processes
- Raw material shortages and price volatility
- Public misconceptions about paper's environmental impact
- Uncertainty created by ambiguous legal norms (e.g., Single Use Plastics Directive)
Koehler Holding SE & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-01 to 2022-12 reporting, Koehler Holding SE & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 277.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 149468 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) + (Scope 3 data not fully specified). By scope: Scope 1: 277.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 149.5K tCO2e/year. 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
277.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1) + 149468 tCO2e/year (Scope 2) + (Scope 3 data not fully specified)
2021-01 to 2022-12
Renewable Energy
69.9% (electricity), 59.8% (heat) in 2022
of total energy
Water Usage
5.7M m3/year (surface and well water)
2021-01 to 2022-12
Waste
150.8K tons/year (gross)
2021-01 to 2022-12
Energy Use
2.4M MWh/year (fuels) + 377915 MWh/year (purchased electricity)
2021-01 to 2022-12
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-01 to 2022-12)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 277.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 149.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Decarbonization of Greiz mill power plant (reduced emissions by 24,000 metric tons/year)
- Conversion of Oberkirch mill power plant to biomass (expected reduction of 150,000 metric tons/year)
- Increased renewable energy generation to 69.9% of electricity and 59.8% of heat used in paper production in 2022
- Production Line 8 in Kehl running on green electricity since 2021
- Reduced specific electricity and water consumption per metric ton of paper compared to 2020
- High recycling rate of fiber-based packaging (81.5%)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Decarbonization of Greiz mill power plant by 2023
- Decarbonization of Oberkirch mill power plant by 2024
- Expansion of wastewater treatment plant at Kehl mill by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- 80% reduction in direct emissions (Scope 1) by 2030
- 100% reduction in indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2) by 2030
- 20% reduction in indirect emissions (Scope 3) by 2030
- Generate more renewable energy than needed for paper production by 2030
- Achieve Platinum EcoVadis status by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeCircularityPeople