- Disruption to delivery chains due to the war in Ukraine.
- Significant increase in transport costs.
- Challenges faced by energy-intensive process customers.
- Relocation of energy-intensive production by raw materials suppliers leading to price hikes and decreased demand.
BÜFA GmbH & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, BÜFA GmbH & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.5K t CO2eq (Scope 1). 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
2.5K t CO2eq (Scope 1)
2022
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced gas consumption at manufacturing sites by approximately 232 t CO2 in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Reduced energy consumption at manufacturing sites by 388 MWh in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Achieved gold status in the EcoVadis rating.
- BUFA Composites UK acquired ISO 14001 certification.
- Reduced styrene emissions in the Composites division.
- Developed phosphorus-free cleaning agent compliant with EU Ecolabel and FiBL standards.
- Developed environmentally friendly de-greasing detergent compliant with EU Ecolabel.
- Reduced stretch wrap usage by half in the Cleaning division.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop at least one additional styrene-free and one low-styrene product by the end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve wastewater-free production at BÜFA Cleaning by the end of 2023.
- Increase the proportion of sustainable raw materials to more than 55%.
🔭 Long-term
- Convert all cars and trucks to 100% electric or hydrogen-fuelled vehicles.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource EfficiencyCircular EconomyOccupational Safety & HealthSocial DialogueSustainable Raw MaterialsResearch & Development/InnovationTransparencyComplianceSustainable Growth