- Resource scarcity due to deforestation and climate change.
- Increasing cost of fossil raw materials.
- Competition for raw materials in the recycling market.
- Bottlenecks in gas supply.
PCF GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, PCF GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 134.9K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 87.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 47.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 780.6K tCO2e/year. 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
134.9K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
88%
of total energy
Water Usage
681.6K m3/year
2023
Waste
71.1K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
2.7M MWh/year
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). | 87.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 47.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 780.6K tCO2e/year |
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 | 134.9K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 220.2K tCO2e/year (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased the share of post-consumer recycled wood to 50.7% (ahead of the 2025 target of 50%).
- Reduced emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 39% compared to 2020.
- Achieved 88% renewable energy share in total energy consumption.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the total wood yield for each plant to at least 90% by 2025.
- Reduce emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 21% by 2025 compared to 2020.
- Reduce fossil fuel consumption of own fleet by 5% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve at least 25% women on the Supervisory Board of Pfleiderer Deutschland GmbH by 2027.
- Achieve at least 25% women on the Executive Board of Pfleiderer Deutschland GmbH by 2027.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
MaterialsClimatePeople