- Increasing water consumption due to increased production of ultrapure water
- High energy consumption due to GMP and occupational safety regulations
- Challenges in replacing plastics in packaging due to product safety requirements
- Slow increase in customer willingness to pay for more sustainable products
Schülke & Mayr GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Schülke & Mayr GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 315.1K 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
315.1K tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
17% (2021), aiming for higher percentage in 2022
of total energy
Water Usage
92.4K m3/year (Norderstedt site)
2021
Waste
3.2K tons/year (Norderstedt site)
2021
Energy Use
8.8M kWh/year (Norderstedt site)
2021
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 315.1K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Switched to green electricity at Norderstedt site in 2022
- Reduced PET plastic material by around 18% per can/refill of mikrozid® AF Jumbo wipes (saving approximately 48 tons of PET annually)
- Reduced plastic input by over 50% in Safe & Easy Wipes bucket lids (avoiding 40 tons of PP annually)
- Reduced plastic use in octenisan® set packaging by switching to locally produced cardboard (saving 31 tons of plastic from 2021-2025)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Market launch of a certified biodegradable wipe system (2022)
- Integration of sustainable materials into innovation processes (2023)
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve gender parity at second and third management levels by 2030
- Define binding targets for CO2 emissions by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Product responsibilityResponsible and attractive employerClimate and environmental managementResponsibility in the supply chainCorporate citizenship