- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (upstream value chain)
- Finding and evaluating sufficient quantities of bio-based or recycled raw materials at reasonable prices
- Accurately measuring energy savings due to varying production factors
- Achieving 25% women in management positions by 2025
- Managing strained supply due to global issues (logistical challenges, geopolitical conflicts)
CABB Group GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, CABB Group GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M t CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 187.1K t CO2e/year; Scope 2: 167.4K t CO2e/year; Scope 3: 975.5K t CO2e/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
1.3M t CO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
13%
of total energy
Water Usage
31.8M m3/year
2023
Waste
119.5K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
716.8K 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). | 187.1K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 167.4K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 975.5K t CO2e/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 | 1.3M t CO2e/year |
| 2021 | 291.4K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2 location-based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 9,645 tons CO2e reduction 2023 vs. 2019 (Scope 1 + 2)
- –8.4% reduction of water withdrawal 2023 vs. 2019
- Total CO2e emissions decreased by 6.5% in 2023
- Over 11,000 MWh energy efficiency increase in 2023
- Around 13% of total electricity consumption sourced from green sources in 2023
- Kokkola site powered completely by hydropower since 2020
- Galena site sources 50% of electricity from wind energy
- Gersthofen site uses by-product hydrogen as energy source since 2021, saving 1,800 metric tons of CO2e annually
- Total waste amounts decreased by 8.6% due to multiple waste efficiency projects
- CABB’s RFT products in 2023 are close to the 99% RFT goal by 2025
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 30,000 metric tons of CO2e by 2025 (compared to 2019)
- Increase energy efficiency by 20,000 MWh per year by 2025 (compared to 2021)
- 90% coverage of raw material suppliers with annual procurement volume above 200,000 € by TfS/EcoVadis/CDP assessment and/or CABB audit by 2025
- 99% in-spec products in the first production step (RFT) by 2025
- At least 25% women in management positions by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
- Increase the share of renewable electricity to 70% by 2030
- 60% coverage of all suppliers with annual procurement volume above 200,000 € by TfS/EcoVadis/CDP assessment and/or CABB audit by 2030
- Reduce the amount of waste by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
- Reduce the amount of wastewater by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
🔭 Long-term
- Consider committing to science-based targets in line with the Paris Agreement
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionResource efficiency and circularityGovernance and business ethicsHuman rightsDiversityLocal community involvementSupply chain reliability/transparency