- Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy requires massive investments.
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions requires collaboration with suppliers.
- Achieving fully recyclable packaging by 2030 requires close collaboration with suppliers and customers.
- Measuring biodiversity is not easy.
DFE Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, DFE Pharma GmbH & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 964 kTons CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.6K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 5.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 952.2K 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
964 kTons CO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
531.0K m3/year
2023
Waste
629 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
217.8K GJ/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). | 6.6K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 952.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed a biomass boiler at the Cuddalore (India) production site, reducing greenhouse emissions by at least 20%
- All European sites transitioned to green electricity.
- Achieved an 11% reduction in energy intensity compared to 2020 and a 6% reduction versus the previous year.
- Recalculation of Scope 3 emissions using supplier emission factors.
- Calculated the remainder of Scope 3 with reference to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol guidelines.
- Setting SBTi near-term targets in line with 1.5 °C for Scope 3 and Scope 3 FLAG emissions.
- Recycle: Setup of return logistics of used drums in Western Europe.
- Recycle: Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) used in inter-company shipments will be offered for recycling by the supplier.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 50% freshwater reduction by 2025 compared to 2020
- Zero waste to landfill by 2025
- Fully recyclable packaging downstream by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- 42% reduction of GHG emissions by 2030 (Scope 1 and 2)
- 30.3% absolute reduction of Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Greenhouse gas emissionsBiodiversityProduct circularityEmployee safety, health and wellbeingBusiness conduct and transparencyAnimal welfare and healthData and information security