- Shortage of qualified staff, especially in STEM professions.
- Need to systematize efforts Group-wide in the area of the circular economy.
- Standardized recording and consolidation of material flows across the Group.
- Addressing sustainability risks in the supply chain (conflict minerals, child labor).
BKW Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, BKW Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3K thousand tonnes CO2eq/year. By scope: Scope 1: 828.6 thousand tonnes CO2eq/year; Scope 2: 3.0 thousand tonnes CO2eq/year; Scope 3: 419.7 thousand tonnes CO2eq/year. 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
1.3K thousand tonnes CO2eq/year
2023
Renewable Energy
75% (installed production capacity), 62% (energy production)
of total energy
Waste
2.4K tons/year (disposed of)
2023
Energy Use
367.6 GWh/year
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). | 828.6 thousand tonnes CO2eq/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.0 thousand tonnes CO2eq/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 419.7 thousand tonnes CO2eq/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.3K thousand tonnes CO2eq/year |
| 2021 | 1.6M tCO2e (power plant emissions) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Renewable energies account for more than 75% of installed production capacities.
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the Energy business (aiming for net zero by 2040).
- Successfully put several renewable energy power plants into operation (wind farms in Sweden, small hydroelectric power plants in Switzerland and Italy).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Electrify at least 500 vehicles by the end of 2026.
- All relevant suppliers with sustainability rating at least meeting industry average by end of 2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Electrify entire vehicle fleet by 2030.
- Convert all heating systems in commercial and residential buildings owned by BKW to lower emission technologies by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the Energy business to net zero by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SocietyUse of ResourcesClimate NeutralityCorporate GovernanceEmployeesSecure ProductsSecure Data