- Production of plastic granules (main input) accounts for the largest share of carbon footprint
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Market decline in volumes in recent years
- Maintaining competitiveness in a consolidating market
Arla Plast AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Arla Plast AB disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 69.7K tonnes CO2e. By scope: Scope 2: 2%; Scope 3: 98%. 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
69.7K tonnes CO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
87%
of total energy
Water Usage
5.2M m3
2023
Waste
729 tonnes
2023
Energy Use
17.0K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2% |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 98% |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 69.7K tonnes CO2e |
| 2022 | 65.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 83.7K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced regrind material generated in production by 7%
- Increased take-back of materials from customers (though overall reuse decreased by 11% due to product mix)
- Reduced electricity consumption per tonne produced by 4%
- Increased share of energy from renewable sources by 32% (87% renewable in 2023)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
environmental footprintsocial responsibilitybusiness ethics and code of conduct