- Energy price volatility and supply security.
- Increased cost of raw materials.
- Damaged reputation through not meeting enhanced emissions reporting obligations.
- Inappropriate or untimely investment in technology.
- Growing risk of drought and water scarcity.
- Extreme weather events.
- Gender disparity in glass production.
Vidrala, S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Vidrala, S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0M tCO2e/year (location-based); 1931005 tCO2e/year (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 855.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 178.4K tCO2e/year (location-based); 119362 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 1.0M 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
2.0M tCO2e/year (location-based); 1931005 tCO2e/year (market-based)
2023
Water Usage
1.2M m3/year
2023
Waste
24.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
4.1B kWh/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). | 855.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 178.4K tCO2e/year (location-based); 119362 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.0M 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 | 2.0M tCO2e/year (location-based); 1931005 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| 2021 | 2.0M tCO2e/year (location-based) |
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 8% in absolute terms compared to 2022 (mainly due to production stoppages, but also increased renewable energy use).
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 17%.
- Increased renewable energy share (Crisnova plant covers 30% of its electricity demand with solar panels; Castellar plant operates with 100% renewable energy supply).
- Increased cullet (recycled glass) use by 9% at Santos Barosa plant, reducing CO2 per tonne produced by approximately 10%.
- Achieved a ‘B’ score from CDP in both Climate Change and Water Management.
- Installation of a photovoltaic electricity generating plant at Crisnova plant (12 MW capacity).
- Installation of a photovoltaic plant at Castellar del Vallés (Barcelona) plant (6 MW capacity, 8,000 MWh annual generation).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% and scope 3 emissions by 28% by 2030 (vs. 2019 baseline).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 90% glass container recycling rate in the EU by 2030.
- Reduce water consumption by 50% by 2030 (vs. 2018 baseline).
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
PeoplePlacePlanetProsperity