- Energy supply security as a major challenge.
- CO₂ emissions along the upstream and downstream value chain.
- Meeting increasing demands for sustainability reporting through CSRD.
- Maintaining access to financing despite increasing sustainability requirements.
RATH Aktiengesellschaft
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, RATH Aktiengesellschaft disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 33.611,81 tCO₂e/year (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 29.232 tCO₂e/year; Scope 2: 4.380 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
33.611,81 tCO₂e/year (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
11% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
90.440 m3/year
2023
Waste
3.778 tons/year
2023
Energy Use
172.443 MWh/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). | 29.232 tCO₂e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.380 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 | 33.611,81 tCO₂e/year (Scope 1 and 2) |
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 by approximately 90% in the Krummnußbaum plant through process optimizations.
- Energy savings of an average of 23% in one of the two natural gas-fired heat treatment furnaces in the Mönchengladbach plant.
- Installation of a 696 kWp photovoltaic system in Krummnußbaum, covering up to 10% of the annual electricity demand and reducing CO₂ emissions by around 350 tons per year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce specific energy consumption by 25% by 2030 (base year 2021).
- Increase the share of renewable energy sources in the energy mix to 50% by 2035.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
CO₂ emissions in productionCO₂ emissions in the value chainClimate change adaptationWater withdrawal and consumptionContribution to the circular economy / resource useEmployee developmentInclusion/diversity in the companyChanges in workflows due to legal requirementsWork accidents in productionAwareness of IT securityHuman rights violations along the supply chainCustomer loyalty and satisfactionIT and data securitySupply chain stabilityPromotion of a regional European supply chainSupport for sustainability performance among suppliersAccess to financing