- Supply chain disruptions due to climate events and raw material availability.
- Managing rapid growth and recruitment needs.
- Accidents without time off work (6 in 2023).
AFYREN
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, AFYREN disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 755 tCO2e (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 57 tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 3 tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 2.6K tCO2e (2023). 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
755 tCO2e (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (raw materials)
of total energy
Water Usage
20.6K m3 (2023)
2023
Waste
794.8 tons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
7.9K MWh (2023)
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). | 57 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3 tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.6K tCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon footprint of key biobased products by 80% compared to petroleum-based counterparts.
- Achieved 100% share of renewable raw materials derived from by-products.
- Zero industrial waste model implemented.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Start continuous production in 2024.
- Stabilize internal organization and secure key skills in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Production of ~70k tons/year of bio-based acids.
- 100% products with better LCA results vs market.
- Three plants with optimized energy supply.
- Saving of 130k tons of CO2 in the value chain.
- 100% of biomass feedstock from sustainable sourcing.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyBiodiversityEmployee Well-beingResponsible Business Conduct