- High Corporate Carbon Footprint (CCF), particularly Scope 3 emissions.
- Limited circular economy infrastructure for plastics.
- High percentage of products still incinerated at end-of-life.
- Reluctance of retailers and consumers to pay higher prices for sustainable packaging.
- Work-related accidents and injuries.
SÜDPACK Holding GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, SÜDPACK Holding GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 420.7K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 13.9K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 6.5K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 400.3K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
420.7K tCO2e/year (2023)
2022-2023
Renewable Energy
46% (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
30.8K m3/year (2023)
2022-2023
Waste
16.1K tons/year (2023)
2022-2023
Energy Use
134.2K MWh/year (2023)
2022-2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-2023)
| 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). | 13.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.5K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 400.3K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 420.7K tCO2e/year (2023) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced waste by 11% compared to 2021.
- Chemically recycled more than 100 tons of SÜDPACK waste.
- Achieved a 22% reduction in CO₂e (Scope 1-3) compared to 2021.
- Achieved a 10% reduction in CO₂e per m² compared to 2021.
- Increased renewable energy share to 46%.
- Improved EcoVadis score by four points to 63 (Silver medal).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve 7 ppm accident rate by 2025.
- Reach 1,000 near miss reports by 2025.
- Generate 50% turnover with products from the Roadmap for Sustainable Film Solutions by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% recyclable films by 2030.
- Achieve 10% PCR (non-PET) and 30% (PET) in films by 2030.
- Achieve 100% recyclable printing by 2030.
- Reduce CO₂e by 76% (Scope 1 & 2) and 25% (Scope 3) by 2030.
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve NET ZERO emissions.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Circular EconomyClimate ProtectionSocial Responsibility