- Natural disasters (typhoons, floods, landslides)
- Water scarcity and pollution
- Strengthening environmental regulations and laws
- Technological transition risks
- Changes in customer behavior and market reputation
- Increased demands for ESG disclosures and assessments from investors and stakeholders
BHE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020-2022 reporting, BHE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 17.5K tCO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 483.67 tCO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 17.0K tCO2e/year (2022). 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
17.5K tCO2e/year (2022)
2020-2022
Water Usage
834.9K tons/year (2022)
2020-2022
Waste
5.1K tons/year (2022)
2020-2022
Energy Use
12.2K TOE/year (2022)
2020-2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020-2022)
| 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). | 483.67 tCO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 17.0K tCO2e/year (2022) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 + Scope 2) from 17,511.25 tCO2e in 2021 to 17,472.72 tCO2e in 2022.
- Reduced water intake by 11.6% in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Increased water reuse by 119,455 tons in 2022.
- Achieved an 81.67% waste recycling rate in 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce energy consumption by 10% and greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2030 (compared to 2021).
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce energy consumption by 25% and greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2050 (compared to 2021).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ManagementClimate ChangeResource CirculationWater Resource ManagementWaste Management