- Challenging markets and a substantial decline in the activity in many industries due to wars and macroeconomic uncertainty
- Downturn in the building and construction industry leading to lower volumes and a reduced financial result
- Strong competition in the market
- Accelerated downturn in the German market
- Low activity in the building and construction industry impacting demand for recycled material
- Fragmented and immature market for waste streams
- Volatile raw material prices
- Difficulties to engage and keep skilled employees
- Inability to adapt to inflation, high interest rates, reduced market demand
- Geopolitical conflicts threatening supply, customer demand, costs and reputation/image
BEWI ASA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, BEWI ASA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.5M tCO2e/year (market based). By scope: Scope 1: 1.6M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.7M 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
1.5M tCO2e/year (market based)
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). | 1.6M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.7M 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 | 1.5M tCO2e/year (market based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- ~63 million tonnes of potential CO2 savings over the lifetime of solutions sold in 2023
- ~27,000 tonnes of EPS collected for recycling in 2023
- Improvements in quality of recycled GPPS by removal of contaminants
- Further developed technology and recycled grades to RAW’s new production line
- Increased use of recycled material in insulation products and solutions
- Increased extrusion capacity
- Completed new production line for EPS raw materials in Etten-Leur, enabling increased use of recycled material
- REDcert certification of upstream and downstream facilities
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Zero accidents (2024)
- 100% of BEWI’s production facilities Operation Clean Sweep certified (2025)
- 100% of BEWI’s production facilities ISO 14001 certified (2025)
- 100% of suppliers identified as medium and high risk assessed (2024)
- Zero cases of corruption and other unethical business conduct (2024)
📅 Medium-term
- 50% recycled content (2030)
- 50% renewable energy (2030)
- 80% waste sorted out for material recycling (2030)
- 60,000 tonnes of EPS collected annually for recycling (2030)
- BE heard index of 78 (2026)
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050 (implied)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeCircular economyBiodiversity and ecosystemsOwn workforceWorkers in value chainEthical business conduct