- Rising energy costs
- Uncertainty regarding future GHG offsetting costs
- Limited availability and rising prices for PCR materials
- Need to reduce GHG emissions while managing increasing energy costs
- Balancing the use of PCR materials with customer demand
LINHARDT GmbH & Co.KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, LINHARDT GmbH & Co.KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 120.442,8 t CO2 (location-based) / 122.075,4 t CO2 (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 10.266,9 t CO2e/year; Scope 2: 14.515,1 t CO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 97.293,4 t CO2e/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
120.442,8 t CO2 (location-based) / 122.075,4 t CO2 (market-based)
2023
Water Usage
50.965 m3/year
2023
Waste
57.8K tons/year
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). | 10.266,9 t CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 14.515,1 t CO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 97.293,4 t CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased use of PCR aluminium and plastic since 2021
- Installation of a PV system (2023)
- Installation of a biomass peak load boiler (2023)
- Energy-efficient (partial) building refurbishment (2023)
- Reduction in general waste at all three German sites (2022-2024)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% green electricity from 2025
- Reduce general waste to ≤0.51 t, ≤0.4 t, and ≤0.47 t at Viechtach, Pausa, and Hambrücken respectively by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Increase PCR share to 67% by 2030 (aluminium and plastic)
- Extensive electrification of the vehicle fleet by 2030
- Gradual substitution of conventional primary aluminium with green virgin aluminium
🔭 Long-term
- GHG neutrality by 2045 (Germany) or 2040 (Bavaria)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyResource EfficiencyWater StewardshipBiodiversityHuman RightsEmployee Well-beingSupply Chain ResponsibilityGovernance