- Increased production costs leading to higher overall CO2 emissions.
- Insufficient supplier feedback on ESG issues.
- Increased accident rate at headquarters.
- Need to improve climate reporting, especially Scope 3 emissions.
- Succession planning challenges due to age structure of workforce.
AERZEN Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, AERZEN Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 5.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 at Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH). By scope: Scope 1: 1.5K tCO2e/year (Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH); Scope 2: 3.7K tCO2e/year (Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH). 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
5.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 at Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH)
2023
Water Usage
9.1K m3/year (Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH)
2023
Waste
4.0K tons/year (Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH)
2023
Energy Use
14.8M kWh/year (Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH)
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). | 1.5K tCO2e/year (Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.7K tCO2e/year (Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 7% in terms of turnover from 2022 to 2023.
- Commissioning a 1.5 MWp PV system at headquarters (around 10% of total electricity requirements).
- Switching to 100% renewable electricity at headquarters by the start of 2024.
- Converting compressed air supply to water-injected packages in 2024.
- Significant improvement in EcoVadis rating in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Maintain Ecovadis Bronze status in 2024.
- Reduce accident rate.
- Switch to green electricity in individual subsidiaries.
- Extend PV plants.
- Achieve 90% of suppliers signing the code of conduct (> € 75,000 turnover).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve climate neutrality by 2045.
- All suppliers assessed on ESG issues (more than € 75,000 turnover).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeResource EfficiencyEmission ReductionProduct Life Cycle OptimizationSupply Chain ManagementOccupational Safety and HealthHuman RightsCompliance