- Narrowly missed the 25% fleet emission reduction target due to late delivery of electric vehicles
- Supply chain disruptions due to external factors (extreme weather, climate change, pandemics, raw material shortages, geopolitical unrest)
Schindler Holding Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Schindler Holding Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 149.7K tCO2e (market-based scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 142.2K tCO2e; Scope 2: 54.7K tCO2e (location-based) 7518 tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 2.2M tCO2e. 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
149.7K tCO2e (market-based scope 1 & 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
90% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
651.1 million liters
2022
Waste
48.1K tons
2022
Energy Use
685.3K MWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 142.2K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 54.7K tCO2e (location-based) 7518 tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.2M tCO2e |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 149.7K tCO2e (market-based scope 1 & 2) |
| 2016 | 193 kt CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon emissions by 24.7% in global vehicle fleet (compared to 2017, target was 25%),
- 90% of electricity from renewable sources in 2022
- Launched a low-carbon elevator maintenance solution in Germany, reducing carbon emissions by up to 99.5%
- 82% of total waste diverted from disposal through recycling
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2025
- Implement ISO 50001 management system for all major production sites by 2025
- Zero industrial waste to landfill by 2023
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% (scope 1/2) and 42% (scope 3) by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSafetyDiversity & InclusionSupply Chain SustainabilitySmart Urban MobilityHuman RightsEthics & IntegrityCircular Economy