- Economic normalization and negative impact of the strong Swiss franc.
- Price pressure and rising labor costs.
- Shortage of skilled labor.
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (90% of Bossard's emissions are from Purchased goods and services).
- Increasingly stricter sustainability regulations and requirements in the EU, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
- Employee turnover.
Bossard Holding AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Bossard Holding AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.7K tCO2e (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 3.1K tCO2e (2022); Scope 2: 2.6K tCO2e (2022). 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
5.7K tCO2e (2022)
2023
Renewable Energy
12.2% (2022)
of total energy
Waste
1.5K tons (2022)
2023
Energy Use
22.6K MWh (2022)
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). | 3.1K tCO2e (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.6K tCO2e (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions between 2021 and 2022.
- Installed a rooftop photovoltaic system at Bossard China, saving approximately 162 tons of CO2 between April and August 2023.
- Reduced packaging costs and annual carbon emissions by approximately 2,530 kg in Bossard Germany through stretch film optimization.
- Bossard Germany’s packaging machines received new film packaging, 80 percent of which is made from recycled material, saving approximately 800 kg of new film per year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2031.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2040.
- Increase the number of women in management positions to match the overall gender ratio in the Bossard Group by 2031.
- Roll out SmartOrdering to 80% of Smart Factory Logistics customers.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Future Proven SolutionsReduced FootprintEmpowered PeopleFair Partnership