- Two work-related accidental fatalities occurred in 2021
- COVID-19 continued to affect people’s lives
- Supply chain disruptions due to various factors (Brexit, raw material shortages, inflation)
Etex NV
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Etex NV disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 836.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 71.8K tCO2e; Scope 2: 157.8K tCO2e. 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
836.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
82%
of total energy
Water Usage
6.0K megalitres
2021
Waste
207.5K tons
2021
Energy Use
5.3K GWh
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 71.8K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 157.8K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Avoided the equivalent of 110,084 tonnes of CO2 group-wide related to electricity use by increasing the percentage of worldwide purchased electricity from renewable sources to 82%
- Avoided 46,051 tonnes of total waste generated through improvements in feeding production waste back into the production process and other activities
- Reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity by (from 0.113 to 0.109 t CO₂e/t of sellable finished goods produced)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste sent to landfill by 65% by 2025 (compared to 2018)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (intensity of scopes 1 and 2) by 35% by 2030 (baseline 2018)
- Use more than 20% of circular input as raw material by 2030
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
- Use 100% recycled packaging material and reduce plastic packaging with 20% by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health, safety and well-beingDecarbonisationCircularityDiversity, equity, and inclusionCustomer engagement