- Increased quantity and demands of packaging material due to online trade growth
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.9 tCO2e/year (2019). By scope: Scope 1: 7.2K tCO2e (2019); Scope 2: 25.0K tCO2e (2019); Scope 3: 808.1 tCO2e (2019). 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
15.9 tCO2e/year (2019)
2020
Water Usage
91 m³ (2019)
2020
Waste
4.5 t (2019)
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| 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). | 7.2K tCO2e (2019) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 25.0K tCO2e (2019) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 808.1 tCO2e (2019) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 15.9 tCO2e/year (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO₂ emissions by 23% compared to 2012 by 2018 (20% reduction target by 2020 achieved)
- Achieved 91% recycling rate in 2019
- Improved water consumption through closed water circuits
- New WV 6 Window Vac requires 33% less energy than predecessors
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Optimize sustainability of all product packaging by 2025
- Achieve 50% recycled plastic content in Home & Garden pressure washers by 2025
- Establish proactive supplier risk management system for sustainability by 2025
- Zero plastic waste pilot production by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Climate-neutral production from 2021
- Climate-neutral business travel within and from Germany from 2021
- Support reduction and reuse of ocean plastic from 2020
- Sustainability integral part of new business models by 2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EmissionsWasteWaterProduct Energy EfficiencyPackagingSupply ChainOccupational SafetySocial Commitment