- Slower growth, inflation, and high energy prices impacting consumer spending.
- Global uncertainties such as armed conflict and climate change.
- Shortages of raw materials, components, and energy driving up procurement costs.
- Difficulties in procuring adequate battery-operated tools for certain forestry tasks due to weight and battery life limitations.
STIHL Holding AG & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, STIHL Holding AG & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 46.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 offset). By scope: Scope 1: 29.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 17.6K 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
46.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 offset)
2023
Renewable Energy
90%
of total energy
Water Usage
581.0K m3/year
2023
Waste
69.3K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
423.8 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). | 29.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 17.6K 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 | 46.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 offset) |
| 2021 | 93.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 and 2 before offsetting) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1 and 2 carbon neutrality at all production companies achieved in 2022 through carbon offsets and carbon capture.
- Scope 1 and 2 carbon neutrality at all sales companies achieved in 2022 through carbon offsets and carbon capture.
- Reduced foil thickness in spare parts packaging by 20%, saving 16 metric tons of plastic annually starting in 2024.
- Converted 20% of mowing head packaging from plastic to cardboard by the end of 2023, with projected savings of 111 metric tons of plastic.
- Eliminated the window on chain packaging, saving an additional 48 metric tons of plastic since early 2024.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Feasibility study for a fully circular product by 2024.
- Develop a strategy for environmentally critical raw materials by 2024.
- Action plan for avoiding hazardous process chemicals by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce fossil fuel consumption by 40% compared to 2019 levels by 2030.
- Increase share of sales from battery-operated tools to 35% by 2027 and 80% by 2035.
🔭 Long-term
- Long-term carbon neutrality in own business activities.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EcosystemsCircularityCare