- High employee stress due to the ongoing pandemic.
- Decreased profitability at the German location due to the weakness of the automotive industry and global supply chain bottlenecks.
- Shifting of production to Eastern Europe due to high labor costs in Germany.
- Incomplete Scope 3 emissions data.
Progress-Werk Oberkirch AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Progress-Werk Oberkirch AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 17.575 t CO2e (Scope 1+2). By scope: Scope 1: 6.887 t CO2e; Scope 2: 10.687 t CO2e. 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
17.575 t CO2e (Scope 1+2)
2021
Renewable Energy
100% at Oberkirch and Czech Republic locations (2022)
of total energy
Water Usage
44.786 m3
2021
Waste
1.161 tons
2021
Energy Use
61.124.304 kWh
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 6.887 t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.687 t CO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17.575 t CO2e (Scope 1+2) |
| 2020 | 17.2K tCO2e/year (2020) |
| 2019 | 18.8K tCO2e/year (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Implemented an integrated environmental management system certified to DIN ISO 14001 and DIN ISO 50001:2018 at the Oberkirch location.
- Switched to green electricity at Oberkirch and Czech Republic locations in 2022.
- Implemented automatic shutdown management for presses and welding systems, reducing energy consumption by up to 40% on weekends.
- Installed a heat exchanger at the air compressor in Suzhou, China, to utilize waste heat for water heating.
- Implemented minimal quantity lubrication in Oberkirch and Canada, reducing oil consumption.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce accident frequency to 0 reportable workplace accidents by 2025.
- Achieve 100% participation rate in mandatory specialized training by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance