Bene GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-2022 reporting, Bene GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 542 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 516 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 26 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
542 tCO2e/year
2021-2022
Waste
2.5K tons/year (recycled)
2021-2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021-2022)
| 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). | 516 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 26 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 542 tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 19.0K t CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2e emissions from 621 to 542 tonnes (-12%) despite increased production.
- Reduced Scope 1 emissions by half compared to 2016-2019.
- Installed four new biomass boilers, replacing old systems and using wood waste as fuel.
- Minimized air travel for business trips, significantly below pre-pandemic levels.
- Recycled 2,500 tonnes of waste material into new tabletops.
- Became the first furniture manufacturer in Austria with EU Ecolabel certified products.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Focus on recyclable packaging and increased recycling share in procurement by 2024.
- Gradual conversion to electric drives in the company fleet.
📅 Medium-term
- To be one of the most sustainable companies in our industry by 2030.
- To be CO2 neutral (Scope 1 and 2) and all our new product lines to be recyclable by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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