- High interest rates and inflation
- Increasingly tense geopolitical developments and difficult economic conditions
- Upheaval on energy markets due to the war in Ukraine
- Shortage of skilled workers
SGL Carbon SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SGL Carbon SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 295 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 79 kt CO2e/year; Scope 2: 216 kt CO2e/year; Scope 3: 367 kt CO2e/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
295 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Water Usage
5.41 million m3/year
2023
Waste
26.5 thousand tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.2K GWh/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). | 79 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 216 kt CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 367 kt CO2e/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 | 295 kt CO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022 | 326 ktCO2e/year |
| 2021 | 337 thousand metric tons (tCO2e) |
| 2020 | 318 kt |
| 2017 | 368 kt |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 10% CO2 reduction (Scope 1 and 2)
- Installation of biomass system in Lavradio (Portugal) with a reduction potential of approx. 40 kt CO2
- 8% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (367 kt in 2023 vs 399 kt in 2022)
- Energy intensity reduction by 7% compared to the previous year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 50% reduction CO2 emissions (scope 1 & 2) by 2025 (base year 2019)
- Annual reduction of LTI frequency rate by 5% by 2026 (based on 2022 target)
- Maintain women's quota of 20% in senior management
📅 Medium-term
- Energy intensity reduction by 1% p.a.; 10% until 2027 (base year 2017)
- Climate neutral (scope 1 & 2) by 2038
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance