- Supply chain disruptions due to global and geopolitical crises (price inflation, material shortages, rising energy prices).
- Vertical integration of a new energy-intensive production process in China.
- Limitations in technical properties and market availability of alternative materials in high volumes for CO2-neutral products.
BHTC GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
By scope: Scope 1: 1.102 tCO2; Scope 2: 7.306 tCO2. 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.
Renewable Energy
54%
of total energy
📊 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). | 1.102 tCO2 |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.306 tCO2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 14.892 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced energy intensity by achieving the target corridor in 2022 and 2023 despite increased sales and a new energy-intensive production process in China.
- Increased renewable electricity share to 54% in 2023.
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions significantly compared to 2022.
- Reduced natural gas consumption by 25% in 2023.
- Installation of new heat pump systems in Germany to reduce natural gas consumption by 90%.
- BHTC Germany achieved first place in the “Stadtradeln” bicycle campaign, avoiding 4.711 kgCO2 emissions.
- BHTC Bulgaria won first place in the “The Greenest Companies in Bulgaria” competition.
- BHTC Mexico installed a recycling center for employees.
- BHTC Bulgaria implemented a solar-powered humidity control system.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% renewable electricity by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce energy intensity by at least 10% until 2030 compared to 2021.
- CO2-neutral production in all production sites (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030.
- Increase key supplier ISO 14001 certification to 68% by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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