- Increased number of recordable injuries (TRI rate increased from 1.1 to 1.9)
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions and resource market volatility
- Accuracy and completeness of Scope 3 emissions data needs improvement
Bystronic Laser AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Bystronic Laser AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M tCO₂e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.4K tCO₂e/year; Scope 2: 4.4K tCO₂e/year; Scope 3: 1.1M tCO₂e/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
1.1M tCO₂e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
16% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
23.2K cbm (6 sites)/year
2023
Waste
3.3K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
40.6K MWh/year
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). | 6.4K tCO₂e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.4K tCO₂e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.1M tCO₂e/year |
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 | 1.1M tCO₂e/year |
| 2021 | 13.8K tCO2e/year (location-based); 12983 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy consumption by 2% (40,637 MWh)
- Reduced waste volume by 14% compared to 2022
- Increased share of recycled steel in machines to 26%
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 20% (1,116,876 tCO₂e)
- Installed new photovoltaic systems producing 700+ MWh annually
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste by 20% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42% by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030
- Increase women in management positions to 25% by 2030
- Achieve a TRI rate of 0.8 or less by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero operations
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonizationResource Efficiency & Circular EconomyDiversity, Equity & InclusionTalent Attraction & Human Capital DevelopmentOccupational Health & SafetyDigitalization & InnovationGood Corporate GovernanceResponsible Supply Chain