- Supply chain disruptions and high gas prices due to the conflict in Ukraine.
- High energy and commodity prices.
- Workforce shortages in most of Europe.
Xella International GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Xella International GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 402.2K tCO2e (market-based Scopes 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 302.5K tCO2e; Scope 2: 99.8K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 2.2M tCO2e. 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
402.2K tCO2e (market-based Scopes 1 & 2)
2022
Water Usage
4.4K megaliters
2022
Waste
152.5K metric tonnes
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 302.5K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 99.8K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.2M tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 402.2K tCO2e (market-based Scopes 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 695.2K t CO2 (scope 1 and 2 market based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced market-based CO2e emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by close to 17% since 2019.
- 100% of production leftovers reused in Koningsbosch plant in the Netherlands.
- 14,000m3 waste saved in 2022 by projects using blue.sprint digital solution.
- 1,000t of CO2e/year saved by an optimized heat recovery system at Deva in Romania.
- 50,000l of diesel fuel saved per year by introducing smaller and electric forklift trucks.
- 14.2kt reduction in CO2e emissions/year from energy-saving projects (2021 and 2022).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce LTIFR by 47% by 2025
- Reach 25% share of female managers by 2025
- Distribute annual community engagement budget of €100,000 by 2025
- Zero AAC and CSU to landfill by 2025 and 2030 respectively
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2e emissions intensity (scope 1 and 2) by 30% by 2030
- Increase annual training hours per employee by 30% by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimatePeopleResources & circularityProducts & servicesGovernance & stakeholders