- Highly volatile electricity prices due to the war in Ukraine
- Legally prescribed phase-out of lignite-based power generation
- Significant impact of mining on landscapes and habitats
- Large water volumes handled in mining and power production processes
- Noise and dust emissions from mining operations
- Resettlement of communities due to mining activities
- Shortage of skilled workers for the energy transition
Lausitz Energie Verwaltungs GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Lausitz Energie Verwaltungs GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 50.6K thousand t CO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 48.9M tCO2; Scope 2: 69.2K tCO2eq. 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
50.6K thousand t CO2eq
2022
Water Usage
457 million m3
2022
Waste
71.3K 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). | 48.9M tCO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 69.2K tCO2eq |
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 | 50.6K thousand t CO2eq |
| 2021 | 48.8M tCO2e/year (Scope 1) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 17% decrease in direct GHG emissions from 2018 to 2022
- 31% decrease in indirect GHG emissions compared to last year
- 276 hectares of mining land with completed recultivation
- 302 million m3 overburden removed
- 31 hectares of agricultural land created on former mining areas
- 500,000 trees and shrubs planted on post-mining landscapes in 2022
- Almost 30% reduction in mining-related sulphate input compared to 2014
- 69% of produced hazardous waste recycled
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 7 GW of capacity installed in solar and wind farms by 2030
- 2 GWh storage capacities available by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Remain one of the leading electricity producers in Germany beyond 2038
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityWater ManagementWaste ManagementLand ManagementEmployee Well-beingCommunity RelationsComplianceGovernance