- Identifying and quantifying energy consumption and CO2 emissions across the entire company (due to digitization and internationalization)
- Ensuring compliance with social and environmental standards across the global value chain
- Maintaining journalistic independence in challenging political environments
Axel Springer SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016-2017 reporting, Axel Springer SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 55.4K t CO2 (2017). By scope: Scope 1: 0 tCO2e (2017); Scope 2: 49.6K tCO2e (2017); Scope 3: 2.1K tCO2e (2017). 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
55.4K t CO2 (2017)
2016-2017
Energy Use
99.8K MWh (2017)
2016-2017
📊 Emissions by Scope (2016-2017)
| 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). | 0 tCO2e (2017) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 49.6K tCO2e (2017) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.1K tCO2e (2017) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2016-2017 | 55.4K t CO2 (2017) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Implemented measures to reduce energy consumption at various printing plants, resulting in significant electricity savings (e.g., 710,000 kWh in Spandau)
- Completed conversion to LED lighting in several facilities (Ahrensburg, Berlin)
- Reduced electricity consumption for cooling in Kettwig printing plant by 11,000 KW per year
- Investigating reduction of short-lived plastics and improved waste recycling
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Further development of reporting processes according to updated GRI standards
- Methodical further development of data collected on energy use
- Reduce the use of short-lived plastics
📅 Medium-term
- Further increase in the proportion of women at all management levels
- Improve energy and CO2 efficiency in data centers
- Improve energy and CO2 efficiency at digital workstations
🔭 Long-term
- Become the world’s leading digital publishing house
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Journalistic IndependenceProduct Responsibility and Customer SatisfactionIdentification with Employees and Attractiveness as EmployerCompliance with high Standards (Corporate Governance, Compliance with Social and Environmental Standards)Profitability (Creativity and Innovative Capability)