- Increased operational expenses caused by rising energy prices.
- Reliance on non-renewable fossil fuels.
- Contribution to global warming through CO2 emissions.
- Fragile supply chains susceptible to disruptions as a result of the impacts of climate change.
- Lack of attractiveness as an employer.
- Reputational damage and the risk of business interruption in the event of non-compliance with business-related legislation.
PRINZHORN HOLDING GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, PRINZHORN HOLDING GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 794.0K metric tonnes CO2 eq. (Scope 1); 388702 metric tonnes CO2 eq. (Scope 2 market-based); 1122776 metric tonnes CO2 eq. (Scope 3). By scope: Scope 1: 794.0K metric tonnes CO2 eq.; Scope 2: 388.7K metric tonnes CO2 eq.; Scope 3: 1.1M metric tonnes CO2 eq.. 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
794.0K metric tonnes CO2 eq. (Scope 1); 388702 metric tonnes CO2 eq. (Scope 2 market-based); 1122776 metric tonnes CO2 eq. (Scope 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
31.9%
of total energy
Water Usage
18.3M m3
2023
Waste
669.8K tons
2023
Energy Use
4.2M MWh
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). | 794.0K metric tonnes CO2 eq. |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 388.7K metric tonnes CO2 eq. |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.1M metric tonnes CO2 eq. |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Investment of EUR 250 million in CO2 reduction measures, including construction of an RDF power plant and renewal of energy production from lignite to a gas turbine.
- Significant upgrades at two paper machines resulting in a 60–80% reduction in reject rates and fibre loss.
- Net waste reduction of 0.6 percentage points at Dunapack Packaging.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Finalizing Corporate Carbon Footprint calculation; Assessing levers for decarbonization; Submitting Science Based Targets to SBTi for validation.
📅 Medium-term
- Install and utilize photovoltaic panels across all depots by 2026 where technically and economically possible.
- Increase the biogenic content of refuse-derived fuels; Invest in renewable energy sources.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionEnvironmental protection and resource efficiencyEmpowering every employee to reach their full potentialCustomer centricity and governance