- Exponential team growth presented challenges for waste and emissions reduction
- COVID-19 pandemic impacted work patterns and energy/water consumption
- Balancing legal obligations of a public company with existing organizational structure
Sono Motors GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Sono Motors GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 132 tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 50.86 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.83 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 76.52 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
132 tCO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
100% electricity from renewable sources
of total energy
Water Usage
0.4 ML/year
2021
Waste
33.83 tons/year
2021
Energy Use
1.9M MJ/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 50.86 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.83 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 76.52 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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 132 tCO2e/year |
| 2020 | 60 tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 112 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 CO2-eq footprint to ~132 metric tons (Scope 1: 50.86, Scope 2: 3.83, Scope 3: 76.52 metric tons)
- Offset all emissions with myclimate
- Used 100% renewable electricity at headquarters
- Heated office using biogas
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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