- Increased oil usage due to gas shortages in the EU
- Slowdown in wind market due to increased costs and permitting challenges
- Maintaining a balance between social and individual needs within planetary resource limits
Scott Bader Company Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Scott Bader Company Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.1K kTe CO2e (location based); 7940 kTe CO2e (market based). By scope: Scope 1: 7.4K kTe CO2e; Scope 2: 3.6K kTe CO2e. 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
11.1K kTe CO2e (location based); 7940 kTe CO2e (market based)
2023
Renewable Energy
85% (manufacturing plants)
of total energy
Water Usage
124 ML
2023
Waste
9.1K tons
2023
Energy Use
181.8K GJ
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). | 7.4K kTe CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.6K kTe CO2e |
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 | 11.1K kTe CO2e (location based); 7940 kTe CO2e (market based) |
| 2022 | 11.0K kTe CO2e (2022) |
| 2021 | 10.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 11.2K kTe CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 85% of manufacturing sites using green energy
- 14% reduction in waste compared to 2020 baseline
- Reduction in GHG emissions (specific figures provided in the report)
- Implementation of water-based cleaning solution reducing VOCs, CO2 emissions, and waste
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the size of grants that fall into a UNSDG by 20% for each manufacturing location
- 90% of Scott Bader employees engage with volunteering each year
- 100% of our manufacturing sites supports at least one community project or initiative
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve a one-star accreditation based on overall company results in Best Companies survey
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Employee wellbeingEnvironmental sustainabilitySocial responsibilityGovernance