- Supply chain disruptions (implied)
- Difficulty in recycling mats due to material composition
- Minimum order intake of 100 tonnes for most plastic treatment companies
- Culture of preferring new items over refurbished ones
- Limited use of recycled fabrics in workwear due to regulations and standards
CWS Hygiene International GmbH and CWS Workwear International GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CWS Hygiene International GmbH and CWS Workwear International GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 337.6K tCO2e (scopes 1-3 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 27.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 3.1K tCO2e (market-based) 7838 tCO2e (location-based); Scope 3: 82.0K 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
337.6K tCO2e (scopes 1-3 market-based)
2023
Water Usage
793.0K m³
2023
Energy Use
721.7K GJ (laundry operations)
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). | 27.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.1K tCO2e (market-based) 7838 tCO2e (location-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 82.0K 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 | 337.6K tCO2e (scopes 1-3 market-based) |
| 2022-2023 | 291.2K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced gas consumption by 13.5 kWh per washed tonne in Hamburg laundry (Germany)
- Reduced electricity consumption by 22.6 kWh per washed tonne in Olching laundry (Germany) over three years
- Annual CO2 emissions reductions of 30 tonnes in Glattbrugg (Switzerland) and 305 tonnes in Čakovec (Croatia) due to photovoltaics
- Reduced freshwater use per washed tonne by approximately a quarter since 2020 in Glattbrugg laundry (Switzerland)
- Annual carbon emissions reductions of 3,636 tonnes due to green energy purchase
- Refurbishing and reusing dispensers through Act Circular centres
- 100% of standard mats made from recycled polyester
- All 500ml bottles switched to recycled material in 2024, reducing virgin plastic use by over 160 tonnes annually
- Gas consumption reduced by 74% and water consumption dropped by 8.5% in Charleroi laundry (Belgium) due to mat-washing process optimization
- Installation of a new photovoltaic system in Glattbrugg (Switzerland) generating 150,000 kWh annually and reducing emissions by 30 tonnes
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Cover more than 90% of new business with sustainable products by 2025
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 in Switzerland
- Vienna office to be zero-emissions site by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (CWS Hygiene, 2021 as base year)
- Have a share of 30% electric service vehicles by 2030 (CWS Hygiene)
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (CWS Workwear, including scopes 1-3)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GHG emissionsFleet mobilityEnergyLogistics & transportPollutionWaterBiodiversityCircular economyResource efficiencyWaste managementHuman rights