- Reducing CO₂ emissions from travel and freight
- Maintaining low error rate
- Managing risks associated with new laser-based technologies
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.9K tCO2e/year (net). By scope: Scope 1: 168 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 70 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 4.2K 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
2.9K tCO2e/year (net)
2023
Renewable Energy
96.1% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
4.9K m3/year
2023
Waste
219.9 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
5.3M 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). | 168 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 70 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 4.2K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.9K tCO2e/year (net) |
| 2022 | 4.5K tCO2e/year (3998 tCO2e/year after compensation) |
| 2021 | 3.9K tCO2e (increase due to inclusion of freight data) |
| 2020 | 456.5 tCO2e/year (electricity and gas) |
| 2019 | 709 tCO2e/year (electricity and gas) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO₂ emissions in the Group (in t)* 2,900 (2023) from 3,998 (2022)
- Increased proportion of recyclable materials in the total waste volume (in %) 80.7 (2023) from 68.0 (2022)
- 99.6% green electricity at production locations (2023)
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption responsibly
- Achieve 1.5 training days per employee by 2025
- Reduce CO2 emissions from traveling by 70% by 2030
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 80% recyclable materials in total waste generation by 2025
- 25% electric mobility in company cars by 2025
- 30% female executives at management level 1 and 20% at level 2 by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Carbon-neutral production by 2030
- 100% electric company fleet by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Value creation/QualityEmployeesEnvironmentSociety