- Reduced high inventory levels at customers and normalization in demand following post-pandemic market recovery.
- Slower than expected market adaptation of sustainable products.
- Difficulties in accessing incineration facilities in specific subsidiaries.
- Maintaining accident rates well below the German industry average, particularly for severe incidents.
Schwan Cosmetics
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-07 to 2024-06 reporting, Schwan Cosmetics disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 9.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2); 51597 tCO2e/year (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 3.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 51.6K 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
9.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2); 51597 tCO2e/year (Scope 3)
2023-07 to 2024-06
Renewable Energy
70.9% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
79.23 Ml/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Waste
2.1K tons/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
Energy Use
48.3K MWh/year
2023-07 to 2024-06
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023-07 to 2024-06)
| 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). | 3.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 51.6K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 to 2024-06 | 9.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2); 51597 tCO2e/year (Scope 3) |
| 2021-07 to 2022-06 | 9.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Introduced TheBetterBarrel, reducing CO₂ emissions by almost 70% compared to conventional tubes.
- €7.8 million investment in an on-site solar power plant at German headquarters, achieving 30% self-sufficiency in green electricity.
- 30% reduction in air freight-based GHG emissions within a single year.
- Near completion of transition away from Styrofoam packaging materials, eliminating annual consumption of 7500 cubic meters of foamed plastics.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- -10% water consumption by end of FY 2024-25
- Reduce non-hazardous waste to landfill to max. 20% by Business Year 2024-25
- Zero hazardous waste disposed to landfill by end of FY 2024-25
📅 Medium-term
- 63% reduction in Scope 1, 2 emissions by FY 2031-32
- 47% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by FY 2031-32
- Increase on-site generation of sustainable energy to 30% of electric power consumption until end of FY 2026-27
🔭 Long-term
- Zero Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSocial AccountabilityGovernance