- Data collection for sustainability reporting across diverse subsidiaries.
- Ensuring audit-proof documentation.
- Timely data submission from subsidiaries.
- Lack of comprehensive prior-year data for all subsidiaries.
- Quantifying the positive impacts of technologies on traffic safety and traffic flow for sustainability reporting.
- Tracking all resource inflows regarding products with diverse production sites.
- Limited data on how customers handle end-of-life processes for ITS products.
- Assessing adequate wage benchmarks for all job descriptions and all SWARCO sites.
SWARCO AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SWARCO AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 124.6K t CO2e (location-based); 121675 t CO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 112.2K t CO2e; Scope 2: 21.7K t CO2e (location-based + market-based). 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
124.6K t CO2e (location-based); 121675 t CO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
5%
of total energy
Energy Use
536.5K MWh
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| 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). | 112.2K t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 21.7K t CO2e (location-based + market-based) |
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 | 124.6K t CO2e (location-based); 121675 t CO2e (market-based) |
| 2022 | 135.0K t CO2eq (location-based); 128890 t CO2eq (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed a 1 MWp photovoltaic system in Neutal, Austria, producing enough electricity to almost self-sufficiently run its facilities under ideal weather conditions.
- Implemented a heat pump using waste heat from injection molding machines to heat buildings in Neutal.
- Used intelligently controlled LED lighting in Neutal to improve energy efficiency.
- Used eco-electricity generated from the PV system for production.
- Converted films and stretch tubes to more sustainable products with 30% recycled content, saving around 9 tons of virgin plastic annually.
- Installed a 100 kWp photovoltaic system at headquarters in Wattens, Austria.
- SWARCO VICAS in Targoviste, Romania, transitioned to a 100% paperless production process, saving resources.
- SWARCO NEDERLAND uses electricity cables with 100% recycled copper core and recycled plastic jacket.
- SWARCO NEDERLAND purchased 100% CO2 neutral electric aerial platforms.
- SWARCO Italia in Turin received printreleaf certification for offsetting paper consumption by reforesting.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Making SWARCO one of the most attractive employers at its locations by 2030.
- Reducing the carbon footprint across the entire value chain to net-zero emissions by 2050.
🔭 Long-term
- Leaving the smallest environmental footprint in our industry and setting a new standard by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyOwn workforceEnergy & emissionsEmployee satisfactionEco & circular product designProduct safety & qualityTraffic safetyOptimised traffic flow