- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, droughts)
- Transition risks (regulatory changes, market shifts)
- Skills gaps and labor shortages
- Increasing energy prices and fuel poverty
- Data breaches
Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Wiener Stadtwerke GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.4M tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 2.4M tCO2e. 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
2.4M tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
26.5%
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). | 2.4M tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions by 450,000 tonnes compared to 2022 (2,776,446.4 tCO2e in 2022 to 2,323,537.2 tCO2e in 2023)
- Increased renewable energy share in electricity generation to 26.5% (from 19.8% in 2022)
- Commissioned the most powerful large-scale heat pump plant in Europe in Simmering, supplying up to 56,000 households with green district heating
- Installed Vienna's largest roof-mounted photovoltaic system at Shopping-Center-Nord, producing 1.4 GWh of green energy annually
- Reduced energy consumption in WIPARK car parks by 16% through LED lighting and intelligent controls
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve climate neutrality by 2040
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve climate neutrality by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeSocial responsibilityGovernance