- Complexity of achieving CO2 neutrality in a material-intensive sector.
- Lack of transparency in the supply chain regarding CO2 emissions.
- Difficulty in obtaining comprehensive data for Scope 3 emissions.
- Maintaining competitiveness while implementing sustainability measures.
Kurtz Holding GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kurtz Holding GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.1K 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
3.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
12.2% (Kreuzwertheim and Wertheim)
of total energy
Water Usage
19.0K m3/year
2023
Waste
355 tons/year (German sites)
2023
Energy Use
18.3K GJ/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). | 1.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.1K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 8.3% from 3,517 to 3,225 tonnes.
- Achieved 12.2% in-house power generation from renewable sources at Kreuzwertheim and Wertheim sites.
- 100% green electricity procurement for German sites since January 2023.
- 100% biogas procurement for German sites since January 2024.
- Reduced waste volume at German sites by 10.1% to 355 tonnes.
- Reduced hazardous waste at German sites by 95.2% year-on-year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste volume by 50% by 2025.
- Increase in-house power generation to 16% by 2023 (achieved 12.2%).
- Implement LMS (Learning Management System) internationally by 2027.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 30% women representation in international top management by 2024.
- Complete changeover to LED lighting at all sites by 2024.
- Achieve CO2 neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 by 2029.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve CO2 neutrality by 2029.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
CO2 neutralitySustainable DevelopmentSustainable ProcurementSustainable ProductionSustainable SellingSustainable ManagementSustainable Living