- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical crises.
- Data gaps and lack of standardization in calculating product carbon footprint (PCF).
- Remaining data gaps and a lack of standardization in calculating PCF.
- Harmonizing standards and cultivating discussion with employees, customers, and suppliers to create a robust framework of behaviors for sustainability and environmental protection in the US and Canada.
- Achieving 100% coverage of strategic suppliers by the Business Partner Code of Conduct (98.3% achieved).
Vitesco Technologies Group AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Vitesco Technologies Group AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.0 million t CO₂e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 0.016 million t CO2e; Scope 2: 0.004 million t CO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 9.947 million t 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
10.0 million t CO₂e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.17 million m3
2023
Waste
30.0K tons
2023
Energy Use
0.67 TWh
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). | 0.016 million t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0.004 million t CO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 9.947 million t 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 | 10.0 million t CO₂e (market-based) |
| 2021 | 12.0 million t CO₂e (location-based) / 11.7 million t CO₂e (market-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total own GHG emissions (Scope 1 and 2) to 0.019 million tons of CO₂e (market-based) in 2023, a decrease of 0.008 million t CO₂e compared to the previous year.
- Achieved 94.2% climate neutrality in own operations in 2023.
- 100% of electricity from renewable energy sources at relevant production and R&D sites.
- Waste recovery quota of 95.2% in 2023.
- Energy reduction of 10.5 GWh achieved from efficiency projects in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water demand in high water risk areas by 4% per year (based on revenues) by 2030.
- Reduce water demand in medium water risk areas by 2% annually (based on revenues) by 2030.
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions from own operational activities (Scope 1 and 2) by 100% by 2030.
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030.
- Increase waste recovery quota to 95% by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Net climate neutrality of own operational activities by 2030.
- 100% life-cycle orientation for all new products and part numbers by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero GHG emissions across the entire value chain (Scope 1 to 3) by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Clean MobilityClimate ProtectionResource Efficiency and CircularityFair Work and DiversityBusiness Ethics and ComplianceOccupational Health and SafetyResponsible Sourcing and Partnerships