- Challenges in switching to green energy due to global developments and market situation (postponed complete switch to biogas from 2023 to 2025).
- Low availability and long delivery times of electric vehicles hindering the electrification of the company fleet by 2025 (target year extended to 2030).
Körber AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Körber AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 17.9K t CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 12.5K t CO2e/year; Scope 2: 5.4K t CO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.9M t CO2e/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
17.9K t CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2022
Renewable Energy
34%
of total energy
Water Usage
125.5K m3/year
2022
Waste
11.6K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
119.1K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 12.5K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.4K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.9M t CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 34 percent from 27,186 tons to 17,944 tons (2022); more than half (51 percent) since 2019.
- Increased share of green electricity in total energy consumption from 48% in 2021 to 75% in 2022.
- Reduced total energy consumption by 14 percent in 2022.
- Reduced waste volume from 12,994 tons (2021) to 11,636 tons (2022).
- Reduced freshwater consumption from 128,196 m3 (2021) to 125,463 m3 (2022).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Operate all suitable Körber sites with green electricity by 2023.
- Operate all suitable Körber sites with green gas by 2025.
- 90% of managers to participate in the global talent development program (GPS) by 2023.
- 100% of employees to benefit from remote working models by 2023.
- 80% of relevant employees to have a valid data protection training certificate by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Corporate fleet to consist exclusively of electric cars by 2030.
- Charging infrastructure to be developed at all relevant Körber locations by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- CO2e neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionCircular economyFair and attractive employerInternal dialogGiving to societyBusiness ethicsResponsible information managementSupply chain responsibility