- Maintaining a balance between stringent nuclear safety regulations and protecting the privacy of employees, partners, and visitors.
- Attracting and retaining qualified personnel in specialized fields.
- Developing a systematic assessment of suppliers based on ecological and social criteria.
Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken AG (KKG AG)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Kernkraftwerk Gösgen-Däniken AG (KKG AG) disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0K t CO₂e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.1K t CO₂e/year; Scope 2: 897 t CO₂e/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
2.0K t CO₂e/year
2023
Water Usage
70.5M m3/year
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). | 1.1K t CO₂e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 897 t CO₂e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions (Scope 1 and 2) to 1960 t CO2e in 2023 from 2549 t CO2e in 2021. 100% of Kalkschlamm (largest waste stream) reused as recycling fertilizer or raw material substitute in the cement industry.
- Implemented a fish protection project at the cooling water intake to protect fish from the sieve drums.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Nuclear SafetyEconomic PerformanceEmployee Well-beingEnvironmental ManagementSupply Chain ResponsibilityStakeholder Engagement