- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Waste management challenges in developing countries
- Plastic pollution in oceans
- Lack of capacity for waste disposal and recycling in certain regions
cosnova GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, cosnova GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 77.8K t CO2e (2019). 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
77.8K t CO2e (2019)
2021
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by offsetting 2441 t CO2e for climate-neutral products
- Saved 90 tonnes of material through packaging reduction (e.g., 27% less material in essence extreme shine lipgloss cap)
- Used post-consumer recyclates (rPP and rPET) in packaging, saving 300 tonnes of new plastic annually
- Reduced logistics-related emissions by adjusting supply chains (approx. 26.7 tonnes of CO2 saved)
- 96% of products are microplastic-free by the end of 2021, aiming for 100% by March 2023
- Switched to paper tape instead of plastic tape, saving approximately 300 km of plastic tape per year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 42% by 2032
- Reduce logistics-related emissions by 25% by 2032
- 100% elimination of microplastic particles by March 2023
- 15-30% material reduction by 2025
- 50-75% recyclable, reusable, or compostable packaging by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- 50-75% use of recycled or renewable materials by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionHarmlessness of productsWaste preventionWorking conditions at business partnersSocial initiatives