- Coronavirus pandemic impacting business operations and revenue
- Supply chain disruptions
- Decreased demand for certain services due to pandemic-driven changes in shopping behavior
- Maintaining certifications during lockdowns and restrictions on in-person audits
- High employee turnover rate due to organizational changes
TÜV Rheinland AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, TÜV Rheinland AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 53.1K tCO2e (2020). By scope: Scope 1: 2.2K tCO2e (2020); Scope 2: 35.7K tCO2e (2020); Scope 3: 15.2K tCO2e (2020). 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
53.1K tCO2e (2020)
2020
Water Usage
312.4K m3 (2020)
2020
Waste
243 tons of paper (2020)
2020
Energy Use
15.0K MWh (2020)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 2.2K tCO2e (2020) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 35.7K tCO2e (2020) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 15.2K tCO2e (2020) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 53.1K tCO2e (2020) |
| 2017 | 99.1K tCO2e (2017) |
| 2016 | 105.5 thousand t CO2e (2016) |
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 by 61% versus 2010 (surpassing the 25% target)
- Reduced energy consumption by 44% versus 2010 (surpassing the 20% target)
- Reduced business travel significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting mobile working policy
- Reduced paper consumption through digital signatures (DiSign) in Asia Pacific and IMEA regions
- Building renovation at Cologne headquarters reduced CO2 emissions by about 30 percent versus base year 2014
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