- Growing legal requirements (CSR Directive Implementation Act, EU Taxonomy, Supply Chain Duty of Care Act).
- Different business models of subsidiaries requiring different sustainability focuses.
- Shortage of skilled labor.
- Increasing scarcity of resources (fossil fuels, electricity, water).
- High level of political uncertainty impacting operating business.
- Global energy and commodities market developments.
GESCO SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, GESCO SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.7K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 7.1K tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.6K tCO2e; Scope 3: 9.2K 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
10.7K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
48.5M l
2023
Waste
7.3K tons
2023
Energy Use
70.7M 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). | 7.1K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.2K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total energy consumption by 9% from 77,780,363 kWh to 70,711,907 kWh.
- Reduced total emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 60% from 26,603 tCO2e to 10,704 tCO2e.
- 100% of Setter group’s sticks are produced from renewable, certified cellulose.
- MAE hydraulic presses save 70% energy and oil compared to competitors.
- Kesel achieved significant resource savings by switching to a modular principle (30% less steel used).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Further development of sustainability management.
- Implementation of human rights due diligence obligations.
- Reduction of energy consumption and conversion to renewable energies.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a trainee ratio of at least 3%.
- Expand sustainability management to include the new EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in 2024.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernanceClimate protection and energy managementEmployeesDevelopment of modern sustainability managementResource management and sustainable productsResponsibility in the supply chain