- Slight year-on-year increase in greenhouse gas emissions anticipated due to growth and inability to continue individual measures from 2022.
- Limited availability of green steel.
- Different operating processes for waste disposal across locations.
PWO AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, PWO AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.4K tCO2e (Scope 1&2 market-based) + 289940 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 299357 tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 4.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 4.6K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 289.9K tCO2e. 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
9.4K tCO2e (Scope 1&2 market-based) + 289940 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 299357 tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
100% in Czechia (planned for Mexico in 2024 and China in 2026)
of total energy
Water Usage
45.9K m3
2023
Waste
1.9K tons (recycling) + 170 tons (disposal)
2023
Energy Use
54.4M kWh
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). | 4.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.6K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 289.9K tCO2e |
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 | 9.4K tCO2e (Scope 1&2 market-based) + 289940 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 299357 tCO2e |
| 2022 | 19.2K tCO2e (Scope 1&2) + 256298 tCO2e (Scope 3) = 275520 tCO2e |
| 2021 | 17.6K t CO2e (Scope 1+2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions by 20.0 percent year-on-year and 51.0 percent compared to the 2019 baseline, exceeding the SBTi target of a 46.2 percent reduction by 2030.
- Significant reduction in gas consumption due to precise control of metalworking fluids and strict heating management.
- Installation of an oil-water separator in Canada, leading to a significant reduction in waste.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Complete conversion to green power in Mexico by 2024 and China by 2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute CO2e emissions by 46.2% (Scope 1&2) and 28% (Scope 3) by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance