- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical factors and raw material price volatility.
- Cybersecurity risks and data privacy concerns.
- Competition in the cement and media sectors.
- Climate change impacts on water resources and energy costs.
Caltagirone S.p.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Caltagirone S.p.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.2 million tons CO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 7.18 million tons CO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 424 thousand tons CO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 2.61 million tons CO2e/year (2023). 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
10.2 million tons CO2e/year (2023)
2023
Water Usage
15.3 million m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
367.2 thousand tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
38.0 million GJ/year (2023)
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). | 7.18 million tons CO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 424 thousand tons CO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.61 million tons CO2e/year (2023) |
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 | 10.2 million tons CO2e/year (2023) |
| 2022 | 11.3 million tons CO2e/year |
| 2021 | 11.7M tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 8.5M tCO2e/year (Cement) |
| 2017 | 10.8 million tons of CO2e (cement production) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions per ton of grey cement by 9% compared to 2021; reduced CO2 emissions per ton of white cement by 7% compared to 2021.
- 93% of total cement production (8 cement plants) had ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System.
- 71% of total cement production (7 cement plants) had EN ISO 50001 certification for energy management systems.
- Aalborg Portland recovered heat from combustion gases to supply district heating to approximately 20,000 households.
- Cementir received an 'A-' rating for Climate Change from CDP for the third consecutive year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption per ton of cement produced by 20% by 2030 (baseline 2019).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 29.33% per ton of cementitious materials by 2030 (baseline 2021).
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services by 23% per ton of clinker and cement purchased by 2030 (baseline 2021).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceAnti-corruption and complianceInformation securityAntitrustClimate change and energy consumptionWaste managementWater resource managementCircular economyHealth and safetyDiversity managementHuman rightsPersonnel training and developmentIndustrial relationsResponsible supply chain managementEditorial responsibilityMedia literacyCommunity development