- Demographic trends in society and worsening skills shortage.
- Increased number of accidents in the first half of 2023.
Onyx Germany GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Onyx Germany GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.6M t CO₂e. By scope: Scope 1: 3.4M t CO₂; Scope 2: 43.3K t CO₂e; Scope 3: 156.5K t CO₂e. 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
3.6M t CO₂e
2023
Renewable Energy
2.05%
of total energy
Water Usage
640.4M m³
2023
Waste
33.7K tons
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). | 3.4M t CO₂ |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 43.3K t CO₂e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 156.5K t CO₂e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a slight improvement on the previous year’s emissions of 5,632,506 metric tonnes of CO₂ to 3,433,766 metric tonnes in 2023.
- Scope 2 emissions totalled 43,312 tonnes of CO₂e in 2023 – a change of -87% compared to the previous year’s figure.
- Scope 3 emissions amounted to 156,511 tonnes of CO₂e in 2023 – a change of -50 % compared to the previous year’s figure.
- More than 97 per cent of by-products and waste products were processed and recycled.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Conversion of electricity/heating agreement in DUS/BER to green generation by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Conversion of power plant sites to low-carbon energy generation by 2030
- Climate neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 by 2035
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutrality in Scope 1 by 2035
- Complete phasing out of coal power by 2035 at the latest in all cases
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental protectionSocial factorsResponsible corporate governance