- Rising material and energy prices.
- High interest rates.
- Unpredictability of the exchange rate of the Hungarian currency.
- Economic downturn.
- Cancelled investment projects.
- Postponed construction works.
- Slowing construction industry output due to lack of funds.
- Increasing price competition.
- Difficulties in the Hungarian construction industry.
GRABOPLAST Zrt.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, GRABOPLAST Zrt. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.7K t CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 3.3K t CO2e/year; Scope 2: 5.4K 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
8.7K t CO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
20% (projected after solar panel completion)
of total energy
Water Usage
11.2M litres/year
2023
Waste
1.7M kg/year
2023
Energy Use
38.9M 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). | 3.3K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.4K t CO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed a new waste recycling investment amounting to more than HUF 800 million in Tatabánya.
- Achieved full waste recycling in the Kecskemét plant – sawdust fired boiler.
- Began installation of solar parks in Győr, Tatabánya and Kecskemét with a total capacity of 2,600 kilowatts (expected to fulfill 20% of energy needs from solar).
- Lighting modernization in Győr resulting in around 40% energy savings.
- Compressor heat recovery.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce waste by 20% by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase the proportion of renewable energy; Sustainability oriented supplier assessment along the whole value chain; Introduce and roll out carbon footprint analysis; Modernise the work environment, renovate community areas; Develop a strategic training plan and integrated training structure; Personnel ESG awareness raising and training; Repeat and regularly conduct the employee satisfaction survey; Obtain further certificates to step up quality assurance; Actively pursue donation initiatives.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentalSocialGovernance