- Shortage of skilled workers.
- Avoiding occupational accidents.
- Minimizing environmental impact of production (water, waste, emissions).
SURTECO GROUP SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SURTECO GROUP SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 55.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 28.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 26.7K 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
55.0K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
63% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
492.7K m3/year
2023
Waste
35.9K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
315.8K MWh/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). | 28.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 26.7K 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 | 55.0K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 24.7K tCO2e/year |
| 2018 | 80.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 135.4K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO₂ emissions by approximately 60,000 metric tons since 2019.
- Converted to VOC-free printing inks in Buttenwiesen and Agawam plants.
- Increased use of recycled raw materials.
- Introduced products made from bio-based PVC in Gislaved.
- Transitioned company fleet to electric vehicles.
- Installed over 2,500 kWp of solar power, with all German locations using renewable electricity since 2021.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- All production sites certified according to ISO 14001 by 2028.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity & InclusionGovernanceResource EfficiencyOccupational Safety