- Scope 3 emissions often lie outside our direct sphere of influence, making it more difficult to obtain and ensure the availability and quality of corresponding emissions data.
- Attracting and retaining employees and enabling better cooperation beyond divisional and national borders.
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 25.6K tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 9.6M kg CO₂ (2023); Scope 2: 15.9M kg CO₂ (2023); Scope 3: 3.4K % of total emissions (2023). 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
25.6K tCO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
65% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
317.0K m³ (2023)
2023
Waste
12.7K tons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
130.2K MWh (2023)
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). | 9.6M kg CO₂ (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.9M kg CO₂ (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.4K % of total emissions (2023) |
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 | 25.6K tCO2e (2023) |
| 2022 | 27.4K tonnes of CO₂ (2022) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- All Kärcher plants globally have been producing with green energy since 2021.
- Reduced absolute carbon emissions by 16,660 tonnes compared to 2020 with simultaneous company growth.
- Saved 68.8 tonnes of plastic in packaging in 2023 through reduction and switching from plastic to paper.
- Used 1,986 tonnes of recycled materials in products in 2023.
- 80% of the entire plant’s water requirement in Vinhedo factory (Brazil) covered without the use of fresh water in 2023.
- Reduced absolute production-related carbon emissions to around 25,566 tonnes of CO₂ in 2023 (2022: 27,472 t CO₂).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions in production by 21% compared to 2020 by 2025.
- Optimise the sustainability of all product packaging by 2025.
- Achieve a recycled plastic content of up to 50% in select consumer and professional machines by 2025.
- Implement pilot production without plastic waste by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce carbon emissions in production by a further 21% (total: 42%) by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protection and energy managementWorking conditions and human rights in our business areaResponsible corporate management