- High inflation at the start of the year and increased salary and energy costs.
- Supply chain bottlenecks and isolated crisis situations.
- Geopolitical uncertainties (Russia-Ukraine war, Middle East conflict).
- Potential delays in passing on costs to customers.
- Shortage of skilled workers.
Knorr-Bremse AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Knorr-Bremse AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 47.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 11.0K tCO2e; Scope 2: 117.0K tCO2e; Scope 3: 39.9M 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
47.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
95%
of total energy
Waste
69.0K tons
2023
Energy Use
482 GWh
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). | 11.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 117.0K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 39.9M tCO2e |
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 | 47.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2022 | 161.0K t CO2e (2018 baseline recalculated); 50000 t CO2e (2022 residual emissions) |
| 2020 | 53.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total energy consumption by approximately 8% compared with the previous year.
- Reduced absolute Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 emissions to approximately 47,000 tons of CO2e in 2023 (70% reduction compared with the 2018 base year).
- Increased share of electricity from renewable energy sources to approximately 95%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce direct Scope 1 and indirect Scope 2 emissions by 75% from 2018 levels by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% from 2021 levels by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions (Scopes 1 to 3) by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionEnvironmental product designEmployment conditionsPersonnel developmentDiversity and equal opportunityOccupational health and safetyProduct and system safetySustainability in the supply chainHuman rightsCombating corruption and bribery