- Shortage of skilled labor.
- Filling vacant posts worldwide.
- High employee turnover in some regions and functions.
- Consequences of natural disasters (flooding, tornados) at some sites.
- Security incidents (site closures, blackmailing calls, break-ins).
Freudenberg Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Freudenberg Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 605 kt (Scope 1 and 2). By scope: Scope 1: 181 kt; Scope 2: 424 kt. 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
605 kt (Scope 1 and 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
36%
of total energy
Waste
11.8 t/million euro sales
2023
Energy Use
2.5K GWh
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). | 181 kt |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 424 kt |
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 | 605 kt (Scope 1 and 2) |
| 2022 | 649.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced relative CO2 emissions per million euro sales to about 51 tonnes (target for 2025 is 65 tonnes).
- Commissioned its first microgrid at its Berlin site, helping stabilize the public grid and reduce electricity costs.
- Commissioned 20 new photovoltaic arrays worldwide, with around 60 more in planning.
- Reduced electricity consumption by 24 percent at a Changzhou, China site through various energy efficiency measures.
- Vibracoustic's Taubaté, Brazil site achieved "zero landfill" status.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce relative CO2 emissions by 25 percent by 2025 compared to 2020.
🔭 Long-term
- Become a carbon-neutral company by 2045.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityHealth, Safety and Environmental ProtectionCorporate CitizenshipComplianceEmployees and Diversity