- Shortage of skilled workers.
- Increasing energy costs due to the war in Ukraine.
- Implementing the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).
PAUL HARTMANN AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, PAUL HARTMANN AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 69.2K t CO2. By scope: Scope 1: 24.0K t CO2; Scope 2: 45.2K t CO2. 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
69.2K t CO2
2023
Water Usage
755.9K m3
2023
Waste
21.5K tons
2023
Energy Use
283.0K MWh
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). | 24.0K t CO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 45.2K t CO2 |
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 | 69.2K t CO2 |
| 2021 | 62.0K t CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Launched plastic-free Bacillol® Zero Tissues for surface disinfection, with a 75% lower CO2 footprint than conventional solutions.
- Saved around 6% in packaging material with the new MoliCare® Premium Form, equivalent to 18,000 pallets or 500 truck transports.
- Reduced plastic weight of 0.5-liter disinfectant bottles by 35% and 1-liter bottles by 19%, saving 83 tons of raw material annually.
- Saved around 400 tons of CO2 emissions through various optimizations in the heating and lighting system (#WeSaveTogether campaign).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by at least 50% by 2030 (compared to 2021).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve complete climate neutrality for all CO2 emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance