- Skills shortages and demographic change.
- Highly competitive recruitment market.
- Increasing number of cyber attacks and misuse of customer data.
- Maintaining and improving customer relationships in a saturated market.
- Human rights and environmental violations in the supply chain.
freenet AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, freenet AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 8.7K t CO2e (after offsetting). By scope: Scope 1: 3.2K t CO2e; Scope 2: 2.4K t CO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 3.3K t CO2e (before offsetting). 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 (after offsetting)
2023
Renewable Energy
96.5% (of total electricity consumption)
of total energy
Energy Use
85.1 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). | 3.2K t CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 2.4K t CO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.3K t CO2e (before offsetting) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Group-wide energy consumption to 85.1 GWh in 2023 (previous year: 87.1 GWh).
- Market-based CO2 emissions from energy use (Scope 1 and 2) were around 14% below the previous year’s figure.
- Increased the proportion of hybrid or electric vehicles in the Group to 18% (previous year: around 9%).
- Increased the proportion of online invoices in mobile communications to 98.8% (previous year: 97.7%).
- Increased the proportion of recycled granulate in fillers used in logistics to 100% (previous year: 50%).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase response rate of employee surveys and maintain overall satisfaction at least at the level of 2022.
- Increase the proportion of hybrid or electric vehicles in the Group to over 20% by the end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve CO2 neutrality by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Align business processes with the 1.5-degree target.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EmployeesSocial matters / respect for human rightsAnti-corruption / bribery mattersEnvironmental mattersDigital responsibilitySupply chain and human rights due diligence