- Major water pipe burst at Muskegon site leading to increased water consumption
- Complex supply chains requiring transparency and management
- Limited availability of renewable electricity at Muskegon site
RENK Group AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, RENK Group AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 21.2K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 13.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 7.9K 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
21.2K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
55.8%
of total energy
Water Usage
106.4K m³
2023
Waste
6.4M kg
2023
Energy Use
121.5M 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). | 13.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.9K 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 | 21.2K tCO2e |
| 2022 | 21.6K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2) relative to revenue by 10% (25.5 kg CO2e/€1,000 revenue in 2022 to 22.9 kg CO2e/€1,000 revenue in 2023)
- Increased renewable energy share to 55.8% (from 53.5% in 2021)
- Installed solar panels at Brazilian site for self-generated, emission-free electricity
- Reduced oil quantities in turbo gear units by up to 50%, reducing power loss and CO2 emissions
- Achieved 90% energy saving in test benches through energy recovery
- Reduced friction by 28% and lubricating oil by 35% with new AM12 plain bearing
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Reduce CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2) relative to revenue to 60% of the 2021 baseline by 2025
- Increase renewable energy share to 60% by 2025
- Reduce accident rate (LTIFR) to <10 by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030
- Increase share of women in leadership positions to 20% by 2030
- Reduce water consumption by 20% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeEmployee health & safetyWorkforce managementCustomer privacy & data securityEthical behavior & transparencyGovernance structures & mechanisms