- Challenges in sourcing FSC®-certified raw materials in Europe due to geopolitical factors and changes in forest certification practices
- Decreased share of responsibly sourced animal by-products due to supply chain issues
- Challenges in transitioning to renewable energy at sites where Westwing does not own the infrastructure
- Challenges in quantifying Scope 3 emissions due to data collection complexities in the supply chain
Westwing Group SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Westwing Group SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.7K tCO2e avoided or removed (through carbon credits). By scope: Scope 1: 1.6K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 1.4K tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 3.2K tCO2e (2023). 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
6.7K tCO2e avoided or removed (through carbon credits)
2023
Renewable Energy
34% (2023)
of total energy
Waste
2.4K tonnes (2022)
2023
Energy Use
173.1K MWh (2022)
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). | 1.6K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 3.2K tCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% transition to sustainable packaging for Westwing Collection
- 43% reduction of GHG emissions from Scopes 1 and 2 compared to 2022 baseline
- 34% share of renewable electricity in own operations
- Reduced plastic foam consumption by 77% year-on-year
- Reduced single-use plastics consumption by 36% year-on-year
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
- Source 100% of overall energy from renewable sources by 2027
- 80% of suppliers by spend to have SBTs by 2027
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 75% from a 2022 baseline by 2030
- 50% of Westwing Collection products to be labelled as WE CARE by 2027
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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