- Increasing production volume leading to higher gas consumption and CO2 emissions.
- Need to further reduce waste and make procurement more sustainable.
- Challenges in replacing sophisticated adhesives with natural materials.
- Global COVID-19 pandemic impacting social commitment and involvement.
tesa SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, tesa SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 58.4K tCO2e (2021). 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
58.4K tCO2e (2021)
2021
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
494.0K m3 (withdrawal) 271000 m3 (consumption) (2021)
2021
Waste
10.0K tons (2021)
2021
Energy Use
344 GWh (2021)
2021
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 58.4K tCO2e (2021) |
| 2019 | 73.0K tCO2e/year (total) |
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 by 16.5% in absolute terms (market-oriented method) from 2018 to 2021.
- Launched first FSC®-certified paper packaging adhesive tapes.
- Used biogas for CHP system at tesa SE site for the first time.
- Purchased 100% renewable energy for all sites worldwide since the end of 2020.
- Commissioned a photovoltaic system in Suzhou, China, reducing CO2 emissions by ~900 metric tons annually.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce energy-related CO2 emissions by 30% (absolute terms) by 2025 (compared to 2018).
- Eliminate all landfill disposal by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase percentage of suppliers assessed on EcoVadis to 80% by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve a completely climate-neutral business model by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate & EnergyWaterResource EfficiencyProduct SustainabilityProduct SafetyHuman RightsOccupational Health and SafetyPersonnel DevelopmentDiversity & Equal OpportunityAvoiding Anti-competitive Behavior