Wacker Chemie AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1.2M tCO2e/year (direct) |
| 2008 | 976.0K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 86% reduction in absolute CO2e emissions (Scope 1+2) vs. 2020 baseline; targeting 50% reduction by 2030
- 104% reduction in specific water withdrawal vs. 2020 baseline; targeting 15% reduction by 2030
- 103% reduction in specific energy consumption vs. 2020 baseline; targeting 15% reduction by 2030
- 79% of key suppliers meet defined TfS criteria; targeting 100% by 2030
- 94% of products meet defined sustainability criteria; targeting 100% by 2030
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 50% reduction in absolute CO2e emissions (Scope 1+2) by 2030
- 15% reduction in specific water withdrawal by 2030
- 15% reduction in specific energy consumption by 2030
- 100% of key suppliers meet defined TfS criteria by 2030
- 100% of products meet defined sustainability criteria by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net Zero emissions by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse gas emissionsWater withdrawalEnergy consumptionSustainable supply chainSafetyDiversity