- Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events
- Increased demands for energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy sources, plus increased CO2 taxes on fossil combustibles and fuels
- Failure to meet environmental, social, and governance expectations. Reputational damage in case of not complying with new regulations may lead to lower customer and investor trust. Some required climate transition practices need significant investments.
- Violation of existing ESG laws by partners along the supply chain might cause a range of negative impact: disruptions in the supply chain, reputational damage, or even legal action.
ALSO Holding AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
Renewable Energy
69%
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2019-01 to 2020-12 | 104.6K GJ (Scope 2) |
| 2018 | 44.7M tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions based on net sales 2022: 0.001916 metric tons of CO2e per 1000 € of net sales; 2023: 0.001818 metric tons of CO2e per 1000 € of net sales
- Percentage of renewable vs. non-renewable energy used in ALSO’s operations 2022: 36% renewable energy; 64% non-renewable energy; 2023: 69% renewable energy; 31% non-renewable energy
- Percentage of waste diverted from disposal vs. directed to disposal 2022: 63% waste diverted from disposal; 37% waste directed to disposal; 2023: 65% waste diverted from disposal; 35% waste directed to disposal
- In 2023, 11 percent of all packed parcels were packed automatically, saving about 400 kg of stuffing material
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Scope 2: Minus 15 % emissions until 2025; >50% of the energy used in our locations comes from renewable energy sources until 2025
- Scope 3: Account for 100 percent of ALSO’s direct downstream emissions by 2025; Account for >70 percent of ALSO’s direct upstream emissions by 2026
- Recycled Materials: >70 percent of all waste generated during ongoing operations is recycled or reused by 2025
- Share the ALSO ESG questionnaire with 100 percent of our major manufacturing vendors to obtain comprehensive knowledge about the sustainable commitment of our manufacturers and thus fulfil our responsibility along the supply chain until 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Establish offers for the refurbishment and recycling of used devices with primary focus in the DACH region and the Nordics until the end of 2026
- Provisioning of second-hand devices for selected countries through the ALSO Webshop until the end of 2026
- Account for >70 percent of ALSO’s direct upstream emissions by 2026
- Offer dedicated training regarding Human Rights for our vendor relations and procurement departments by then end of 2024
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Lower emissions and consumptionEnhance engagement along the supply chain for a circular economy and Human RightsSecure data privacy, good corporate governance and economic successSupport resource conservation through innovative IT solutions as well as families and communities