- Elevated food price inflation impacting demand.
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Stricter climate-related regulations.
- Potential negative impacts on the environment or communities.
- Increased costs due to inflation.
- Fluctuations in exchange rates.
- Increasing interest rates.
- Insufficient financial resources and liquidity.
SIG Group AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SIG Group AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 20.9 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent. By scope: Scope 1: 20.9 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent; Scope 2: 0 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent; Scope 3: 1.9 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent. 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
20.9 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
486.5K m3
2023
Waste
78.6 thousand metric tons
2023
Energy Use
492 GWh
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). | 20.9 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.9 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
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 | 20.9 thousand metric tons of CO2 equivalent |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 79% from 2020 baseline.
- Sourced 100% renewable electricity for production.
- Launched SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier solution, cutting aseptic carton carbon footprint by 25%.
- Achieved 91% of paperboard for cartons from FSC™-certified sources.
- Procured 100% ASI-certified aluminum foil for aseptic cartons.
- 91% of production waste reused or recycled.
- Achieved zero waste to landfill at 16 of 27 production plants.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 51.6% per liter packed by 2030.
- Offer a recycle-ready bag-in-box and spouted pouch solution in all relevant market segments by 2025.
- Increase percentage of women in leadership positions to 30% by 2025.
- Develop a full barrier aseptic carton with at least 85% paper content (excluding closure) by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2050.
- Reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 97% per liter packed by 2050.
- Develop a full barrier aseptic carton with at least 90% paper content (including closure) by 2030.
- Achieve a 90% collection and 70% recycling rate for beverage cartons in Europe by 2030.
- Increase the total volume of nutritious food and beverage products brought to consumers in SIG packs by 50% by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeBiodiversity and forest ecosystemsWaste and circular economyAccess to nutrition and hydrationSustainable raw materialsHuman rightsDiversity, equity, and inclusionEmployee satisfaction, development, and working environmentHealth, safety, and wellbeingProduct safety and integrityResponsible suppliersBusiness practicesEconomic effectsPublic policy and advocacyAnti-corruptionCommunity engagementPrivacy and data securityClean air