- Climate change impacts (extreme heat, drought, flooding).
- Supply chain disruptions.
- Projections of increased energy demand due to heat pumps and electric vehicles.
- Balancing attractiveness, economy, ecology, and safety in public lighting.
- Managing the transition to a hydrogen-based energy system.
Stadtwerke Karlsruhe GmbH and Stadtwerke Karlsruhe Netzservice GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Stadtwerke Karlsruhe GmbH and Stadtwerke Karlsruhe Netzservice GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 757.7K t CO2e/year (2022). By scope: Scope 1: 15.5K t CO2e/year (2022); Scope 2: 265 t CO2e/year (2022); Scope 3: 737.7K t CO2e/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
757.7K t CO2e/year (2022)
2023
Renewable Energy
47% (electricity sales, 2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
23.4M m3/year (2023)
2023
Waste
128.9K tons/year (2023)
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). | 15.5K t CO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 265 t CO2e/year (2022) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 737.7K t CO2e/year (2022) |
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 | 757.7K t CO2e/year (2022) |
| 2022 | 15.271 tCO2e/year (2022) |
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 66% (Scope 1 & 2) and 53% (Scope 3) compared to 2010.
- Increased renewable energy share to 47% in electricity sales.
- Increased wind power capacity by more than 50% through participation in Schneifelhöhe wind farm.
- Successfully completed the "100-Dächer" program, installing 100 solar panels on residential buildings.
- Implemented measures to reduce water consumption.
- Reduced waste generation and increased recycling rate to 99%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 by 71% and Scope 3 by 58% by 2030 (compared to 2010).
- Achieve CO2-free district heating by 2035.
- Expand PV capacity to approximately 52 MW by 2030.
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve climate neutrality by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnergy EfficiencyRenewable EnergyBiodiversityWater ManagementWaste ManagementSocial ResponsibilityGovernance