- EU Taxonomy Regulation's limited recognition of biofuels from arable crops as sustainable
- Climate-related risks such as heat waves, storms, droughts, water shortages, floods, and rising sea levels
CropEnergies AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, CropEnergies AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 0.65 million tonnes of CO2 (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 3: 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 saved in transport sector (positive impact). 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
0.65 million tonnes of CO2 (Scope 1 & 2)
2022-2023
Renewable Energy
27%
of total energy
Water Usage
7.9 million m³ withdrawal, 6.0 million m³ return
2022-2023
Waste
88.9 thousand tonnes (92% recycled, composted, or used for energy)
2022-2023
Energy Use
11.1 PJ (27% renewable)
2022-2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3 million tonnes of CO2 saved in transport sector (positive impact) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 0.65 million tonnes of CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2022-03 to 2023-02 | 0.65 million tonnes of CO2 (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced specific CO2 emissions per product tonne by 7%
- Completed second biomass boiler at Wanze site, reducing reliance on fossil fuels
- Achieved 27% renewable energy share in energy use in 2022
- 92% of waste recycled, composted, or used for energy generation in 2022
- Biogenic CO2 replaced more than 240,000 tonnes of fossil CO2
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce direct and indirect emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from production by 50% compared with 2018 by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Climate-neutral production by 2045
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeBiodiversityCircular economySustainable sourcingWater managementWork safetyDiversityEmployee satisfaction