- Global sourcing of raw materials becoming increasingly complex due to climate crisis and soaring demand
- Difficult overall economic conditions
- Abolition of reimbursements for homeopathic medicines in France
Weleda AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Weleda AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 518.5K t CO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 3.7K t CO2e; Scope 2: 3.9K t CO2e; Scope 3: 514.1K t CO2e. 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
518.5K t CO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
Approximately 53% of total energy consumption
of total energy
Water Usage
226.9K m3
2023
Waste
1.5K tons
2023
Energy Use
31.6K 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). | 3.7K t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.9K t CO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 514.1K t CO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased recycled material in primary packaging for natural cosmetics to 60%
- New logistics campus with emission-free operations (powered by geothermal and solar energy)
- 97% of waste recycled
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by approximately 46% by purchasing certified energy from renewable sources
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase recyclability of packaging
📅 Medium-term
- Double sales by the end of the decade
- Reach an emissions level compatible with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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