- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (emissions beyond direct operational control).
- Reconciling family and career for employees.
- Addressing water consumption increase due to higher cleaning activities and leak tests.
VTG GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, VTG GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 140.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 7.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 16.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 113.9K tCO2e/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
140.2K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
7.4%
of total energy
Water Usage
54.6 m³/year
2023
Waste
2.5K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
109.2K MWh/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). | 7.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 16.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 113.9K tCO2e/year |
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 | 140.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 187.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1-3) |
| 2021 | 24.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Converted German workshops to electricity from 100% renewable energies in 2023.
- Achieved a recycling rate of over 90% (aiming for 93%).
- Reduced energy consumption through various measures (LED lighting, welding machine modernization, compressor replacement, IT infrastructure optimization).
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 28.35% compared to 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce accident frequency by 20% per year to 2024 (base year 2020)
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (base year 2021)
📅 Medium-term
- 30% of own transports climate-neutral by 2030
- 25% women in first and second management levels and 30% across all management levels by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutrality by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionEnergy efficiencyNoise reductionWaste managementWater managementOccupational health and safetyDiversity and equal opportunitiesSupply chain managementHuman rightsComplianceData privacyCustomer satisfaction