- Significant decline in volume
- Capacity adjustments in production and logistics
- Reduction of activities in Russia
- Increased demands on procurement
- New laws concerning responsible procurement
- Suppliers from countries with increased risk
Geberit AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Geberit AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 121.0K tonnes CO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 91.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 29.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 555.6K 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
121.0K tonnes CO2e/year (Scopes 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
78.9% of total electricity use
of total energy
Water Usage
850.2K m3/year
2023
Waste
60.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
633.4 GWh/year
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). | 91.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 29.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 555.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Absolute environmental impact decreased by 17.6%, while the environmental impact in relation to currency-adjusted net sales (eco-efficiency) was reduced by 13.4%
- Quantity of hazardous substances used in production plants was reduced by 11%
- Internal recycling of around 7,200 tonnes of plastic waste from production
- Absolute CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) decreased by 19.6% to 121,014 tonnes, and reduction of CO2 emissions in relation to currency-adjusted net sales (CO2 intensity) by 15.6%
- Volume of purchased green electricity increased by 16.5 GWh to 128.3 GWh. Renewable energy sources accounted for 78.9% of electricity and 5.2% of combustibles
- Resource efficiency in ceramic production reduced by 2.2% to 0.42 kg waste/kg ceramic
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Improve eco-efficiency by 5% per year
- Reduce hazardous substances in production plants by 5% per year
- Reduce water consumption in relation to the amount of ceramic produced by 5% to 5.6 l/kg ceramic by 2024 compared to 2021
- Reduce accident frequency rate and accident severity rate to AFR target: 5.5; ASR target: 90 by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce relative CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 80% between 2015 and 2035
- 5% improvement in CO2 intensity (Scopes 1 and 2) per year on average
- Medium-term goal of 5% share of inclusive workplaces (internal and external)
- 100% of bathroom furniture of the Geberit brand and over 80% of the remaining bathroom furniture is FSC™ certified
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce relative CO2 emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 80% between 2015 and 2035
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Employee attraction & retentionDiversity & equal opportunityResources & circular economyHealth & safetySocial responsibilityWaterEnergy & CO2Sustainable supply chainGreen productionEco-design & sustainable productsGreen logisticsCompliance & governance