- Geopolitical uncertainties (war in Ukraine, Israeli-Palestinian conflict).
- Macroeconomic risks (high inflation, rising interest rates, weak economic data).
- Customer-related risks (competition, quality standards, technological progress).
- HR risks (staff availability, attracting and retaining talent).
- IT risks (cybercrime, cyberattacks).
- Production-related risks (incidents, environmental risks).
- Procurement risks (raw material availability, currency fluctuations).
- Product-related risks (liability, counterfeiting).
- Legal, regulatory, and compliance risks (changes in regulations, EU Taxonomy, CSRD).
- Inflation risks (energy, services, freight costs).
FUCHS SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, FUCHS SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 123.9K tCO2e (gate-to-gate). 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
123.9K tCO2e (gate-to-gate)
2023
Water Usage
384.2K m³
2023
Waste
15.5K tons (excluding recycled/reused flushing oils)
2023
Energy Use
250.4K MWh (excluding green electricity certificates)
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 123.9K tCO2e (gate-to-gate) |
| 2021 | 136.0K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) + 37520 tCO2e (Scope 3) in 2021 |
| 2013 | 295 kg CO2e/ton produced |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced absolute gate-to-gate CCF by 7% in 2023 despite a 2% decrease in production volume, resulting in a 5% reduction in specific emissions.
- Achieved CO2-neutral “gate-to-gate” production since 2020.
- Reduced absolute energy consumption by 6% and energy intensity by almost 4% in 2023.
- Reduced absolute waste generation by 9% and waste intensity by 7% in 2023.
- Reduced water consumption by 11% and water intensity by 10% in 2023.
- Won the prestigious sustainability prize “Global Transition Award” in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Achieve CO2-neutral “cradle-to-gate” products by 2025.
- Gradual global switch to “green electricity” by 2025.
- Increase continuing professional development hours per employee by 5% per year.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 42%, and Scope 3 emissions by at least 25% by 2030 (compared to 2021).
- Achieve an EBIT of €500 million and a long-term EBIT margin of 15% by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve climate neutrality by 2040.
- Reduce total cradle-to-grave emissions by at least 90% by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
SustainabilityShift in mobilityDigitalizationCircular EconomyCSRD