- Supply chain disruptions due to global developments and market conditions.
- Challenges in switching over to green energy, particularly the transition to green gas.
- Insufficient charging infrastructure in some countries for electric vehicles.
- Maintaining a high percentage of employees with valid compliance and data protection training certificates due to system changes.
Körber AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Körber AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 13.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 5.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.7M tCO2e/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
1.7M tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
33.4%
of total energy
Water Usage
123.5K m3/year
2023
Waste
12.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
123.6K MWh/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). | 13.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 14 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to the previous year (2022)
- Achieved CO2e neutrality (Scope 1 and 2) by switching all suitable Körber sites to green electricity by the end of 2023.
- Reduced total energy consumption by 2% compared to the previous year and by 16% compared to 2021.
- Reduced total waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) from 11,637 tons in 2022 to 12,014 tons in 2023.
- Reduced freshwater consumption from 125,463 m3 in 2022 to 123,545 m3 in 2023.
- Increased share of renewable energy consumption (electrical energy) from 48.3% in 2021 to 78% in 2023.
- Increased share of renewable energy consumption (green gas) from 13% in 2021 to more than 33% in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 29.4% by 2027.
- Reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 3 by 17.5% by 2027.
- Operate all suitable Körber sites with green gas by 2025.
- Implement photovoltaic systems at all suitable Körber sites by 2024.
- Achieve 90% participation rate of managers in the global talent development program GPS yearly.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 90% by 2030 compared to 2021.
- Achieve 100% electric company fleet by 2030.
- Develop charging infrastructure at all relevant Körber locations by 2030.
- Reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 3 by 90% by 2040 compared to 2021.
- Achieve 50% share of primary data in Scope 3.1 by 2030 and 90% by 2040.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions throughout the entire value chain by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionCircular economyFair and attractive employerInternal dialogGiving to societyBusiness ethicsResponsible information managementSupply chain responsibility