- Difficult economic environment with weakening demand in new build, renovation, and infrastructure
- Harmonizing core HR management processes across diverse jobs and working environments
- Difficult market situation leading to lower capacity utilization impacting energy efficiency
- Hybrid or compound products posing challenges for reusability and recyclability
Wienerberger AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Wienerberger AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0K kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 1.9K kt CO2e/year; Scope 2: 78.6 kt CO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.2K kt 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
2.0K kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
86% of total electricity consumption
of total energy
Water Usage
0.267 m3/ton
2023
Waste
95.3 kt/year
2023
Energy Use
7.2K GWh/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). | 1.9K kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 78.6 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.2K kt CO2e/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 | 2.0K kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 2.7K kt CO2e/year |
| 2017 | 2.2K kilotons |
| 2014 | 1.8M t (2014) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO₂ emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 15.6% compared to 2020
- 99.3% of new products designed to be reusable or recyclable
- All 195 production sites with implemented Biodiversity Action Plans
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption in own operations by 15% by 2026
- Reduce waste at production sites by 15% by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO₂ emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 25% by 2026 (compared to 2020)
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 10% by 2026 (compared to 2022)
- Increase renewable energy use in own operations to 15% by 2026
- Achieve 75% revenue from products supporting Net Zero Buildings by 2026
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
DecarbonizationCircular EconomyBiodiversityDiversityTraining & DevelopmentSocial CommitmentGovernance