- Supply chain disruptions due to the global economic situation.
- Structural changes requiring reallocation of resources for some planned projects.
OQ Chemicals GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, OQ Chemicals GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 548.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 548.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 78.8K 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
548.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
65% of total electricity
of total energy
Water Usage
10.1M m3/year
2023
Waste
6.2K tons/year (non-hazardous) + 67663 tons/year (hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
2.5K GWh/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). | 548.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 78.8K 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 | 548.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 4.4M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
| 2021 | 10.43 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent |
| 2019 | 546.9K tCO2e (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 Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 18% by the end of 2023 compared to the 2017 baseline.
- Sourced over 65% of electricity from renewable sources by the end of 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy consumption globally by 10% by 2025.
- Reduce absolute CO2 emissions by 18% by the end of 2025 (base year 2017).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute CO2 emissions by 30% by the end of 2030 (base year 2017).
- Purchase 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Become climate-neutral by the middle of the century at the latest.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementHuman RightsProcurementEco-Efficiency