- Challenges in gaining and retaining employees due to demographic change.
- Increasing energy demand due to company growth.
- Geographical location of the main business site making car travel necessary.
- Uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic making it difficult to set resource reduction targets.
GK Software SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, GK Software SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2K t CO2e (Scope 1 only). By scope: Scope 1: 1.2K 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
1.2K t CO2e (Scope 1 only)
2022
Energy Use
724.6K kWh (German branches only)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (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). | 1.2K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.2K t CO2e (Scope 1 only) |
| 2021 | 1.2K t CO2e (Scope 1 only German locations pool vehicles only) |
| 2020 | 2.4K t CO2 (Scope 1 only German branches) |
| 2019 | 1.1K tCO2e (Scope 1 only data for Scope 2 and 3 still being prepared) |
| 2017 | 1.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced fuel consumption for pool vehicles from approximately 19,600 liters in 2021 to 13,889 liters in 2022.
- Reduced CO2 emissions from 185g/km in 2021 to 180g/km in 2022.
- Cancelled lease for rented premises at the St. Ingbert business site and reduced floor space in Berlin due to increased work from home.
- Offset 502 kg CO2e by supporting a climate protection project in Colombia.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutrality
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Market LeadershipGaining and Retaining EmployeesRegional TiesEnvironmental Corporate Responsibility