- Limited availability of recovered paper grades suitable for hygiene paper production
- Fluctuations in emissions due to energy mix and political conflicts impacting purchasing decisions
- Maintaining stable and energy-efficient production with a high share of renewable energies
WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, WEPA Hygieneprodukte GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.1M t CO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 491.0K t CO2eq; Scope 3: 708.9K t CO2eq. 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
1.1M t CO2eq
2022
Water Usage
7.8 l/kg (reduction of 8% compared to previous year)
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). | 491.0K t CO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 708.9K t CO2eq |
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 | 1.1M t CO2eq |
| 2021 | 1.1M t CO₂eq/year (Scope 1 & 2: 453303 t CO₂eq; Scope 3: 697720 t CO₂eq) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced LTIR by 36% since 2019
- 97.8% material or energy recovery of production waste
- Reduced relative Scope 1&2 emissions by 16.7% (compared to base year 2019)
- Reduced relative Scope 3 emissions by 4.4% (due to measures) and methodological adjustments in transport data
- Increased PCR in plastic packaging to 16.8%
- Saved over 2,638 tons of primary plastic in packaging
- 32.6% recycled fibers used
- 75.22% of virgin fibers from FSC®-C016151 certified sources, 24.53% from PEFC/04-32-0775, 0.25% from FSC Controlled Wood
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce corporate water risks to an average low water risk of < 2.6 by 2030; no WEPA Group site to have a risk category > 3.6
- 100% material or energy recovery of production waste by 2025
- 60% of turnover generated with products in the “Driver” and “Pioneer” segments by 2025
- 60% of packaging material made from recycled material by 2025
- 100% of virgin fibres sourced from certified sources by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 52.5% in Scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2030 (SBTi 1.5°C target)
- Sales products made from at least 60% recycled fibres and alternative virgin fibres by 2030
- Reduce the ecological footprint of the fibre portfolio by 25% by 2030
- Employee engagement index > 4 by 2030
- Training and continuing education evaluation score > 4 for 100% of employees by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutrality by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyOccupational Safety and HealthResponsible Supply Chain ManagementProduct SustainabilitySocial EngagementWater Stewardship