- Supply of recycled feedstock to meet 40% recycled content target.
- Potential future legislative limitations on recycled content.
- Need for further investment in co-extrusion capacity.
- Technological limitations in using recycled PVC in foam products.
- Employee turnover remains above 2020 baseline.
Eurocell plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Eurocell plc disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 188.2K tCO2e (market based). By scope: Scope 1: 9.6 ktCO2e; Scope 2: 1.3 ktCO2e (market based); Scope 3: 177.3 ktCO2e. 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
188.2K tCO2e (market based)
2023
Renewable Energy
94%
of total energy
Waste
25.3 kt
2023
Energy Use
91.6K MWh
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). | 9.6 ktCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.3 ktCO2e (market based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 177.3 ktCO2e |
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 emissions by 7% to 9.6 ktCO2e.
- Increased renewable electricity usage to 94%.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 9% to 177.3 ktCO2e.
- Increased recycled PVC in products to 32% (target of 40% by 2030).
- Transitioned mobile plant at main distribution centre to 100% electric.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- No more than 5% waste to landfill by 2025 and 1% by 2030.
- Increase waste recycled by 2% per annum by 2025 (to 88%), then 1% per annum thereafter (to 93%).
- Increase recycled material used in production to 40% by 2030.
- 4.9 lost-time injury rate per 1m hours by 2025.
- More than 90% renewable electricity by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 40% recycled content by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change and emissionsHealth and safetyLabour and human rightsWaste managementProduct quality