- Climate change
- Scarcity of natural resources
- Technological disruption
- Increased consumer demand for sustainable packaging
- Need to reduce waste sent to landfill
Saica Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, Saica Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.89 million tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.571.428 tCO2e; Scope 2: 326.849 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
1.89 million tCO2e
2019
Renewable Energy
16% of total energy consumed
of total energy
Water Usage
24.3M m3
2019
Waste
1.2M tonnes
2019
Energy Use
29.7 million GJ
2019
📊 Emissions by Scope (2019)
| 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). | 1.571.428 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 326.849 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 71% at Venizel plant through biomass boiler
- 89% reduction in natural gas consumption at Venizel plant
- 83% waste recovery rate
- Recycled 11,506 tonnes of LDPE in 2019
- Launched Green Heart packaging with 45% recycled LDPE
- Developed Monoflex recyclable packaging
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Zero Waste to Landfill by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions
- Increase renewable energy consumption
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutrality by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Circular EconomyClimate ChangeSafetyEmployee DevelopmentSustainable ProcurementWater ManagementWaste Management