- Increased scope 3 emissions due to business growth.
- Continued fragility of global supply chains.
- Meeting the requirements of the Act on Corporate Due Diligence Obligations in Supply Chains.
Giesecke+Devrient GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Giesecke+Devrient GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 747.7K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 30.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.4K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 714.3K 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
747.7K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
98%
of total energy
Water Usage
648.4K m3/year
2023
Waste
17.4K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
364.9M kWh/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). | 30.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.4K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 714.3K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions by 62 percent in 2023.
- Switched to 98 percent green electricity across the Group, reducing global emissions by more than 50,000 tons per year.
- Green banknote launched in 2022, with emissions 29 percent lower than conventional banknotes.
- Green LongLife banknote launched, with emissions 30 percent lower than LongLife banknotes.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water use by 10% by 2030
- 80% of G+D employees with at least 3 training activities per year until 2025
- Zero incidents – 100% of staff working at operational sites covered by a certified or certifiable Health & Safety Management System (target year: 2030)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 42 percent and absolute scope 3 emissions by 25 percent by 2030 (baseline 2022)
- 20% female executives by 2030
- 95% of investments support ESG goals by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
- 75% of revenue from green products by 2040
- Zero waste to landfill by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance