- Energy-intensive industry with reliance on natural gas, leading to greenhouse gas emissions.
- Need for clarity on infrastructure for switching to alternative fuels.
- Rising demand for products, requiring sustainable procurement practices.
- Non-recyclable fraction of waste paper raw material (around 3%).
- Potential risks from the planned European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Papier- und Kartonfabrik Varel GmbH & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 340.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 270.2K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 65.3K 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
340.3K tCO2e/year
2022
Water Usage
3.4 million m3/year (4.2 m3/tonne of finished product)
2022
Waste
26.3K tonnes/year (non-recyclable fraction)
2022
Energy Use
1.7K kWh/tonne of finished product
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). | 270.2K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 65.3K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 340.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 352.2K tonnes of CO₂ equivalents (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy input per tonne of finished product by 2.7% compared to 2018.
- Achieved top industry ranking for water management efficiency (4.2 m3 fresh water per tonne of finished product).
- Installed a power-to-heat module using wind energy to generate steam.
- Planned installation of two new photovoltaic systems (6.1 MWp combined output).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon emissions per tonne of finished product by up to 10% by 2025 (compared to 2018).
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce fresh water consumption consistently below or at 4 m3 per tonne of finished product.
- Convert all industrial trucks and equipment to electric drives by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Maximize climate neutrality in production.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource Management (Water & Energy)Employee Rights & Well-beingSupply Chain SustainabilityCircular Economy