- Growth-induced increase in CO2 emissions (16%) due to new buildings and inclusion of US subsidiary.
- Increase in energy consumption (11%) due to expansion of production space.
- Increase in waste volume (6.5%).
ElringKlinger AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2016 reporting, ElringKlinger AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 104.2K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 25.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 72.4K 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
104.2K tCO2e/year
2016
Water Usage
188.9K m3/year
2016
Waste
54.2K tons/year
2016
Energy Use
298.1K MWh/year
2016
📊 Emissions by Scope (2016)
| 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). | 25.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 72.4K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 104.2K tCO2e/year |
| 2014 | 90.8K tCO2e/year |
| 2012 | 82.2K tCO2e |
| 2011 | 62.4K metric tons |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Developed a new production process for metal ring gaskets, saving up to 21 metric tons of nickel base alloy annually.
- Achieved ISO 50001 certification for energy management system at all European sites.
- Four passenger ferries in the US equipped with ElringKlinger's exhaust gas purification system are among the lowest emission producers in the country.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce relative direct and indirect CO2 emissions by a figure in the low single-digit percentage range in 2017.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Products and InnovationsEnvironment and QualityEmployeesSocial Commitment