- Potential risks associated with production of materials, including pollutant release and market preference for cheaper products.
- Difficulty in setting boundaries and lack of clarity in cost-benefit relationship for collecting data on indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 3).
SURTECO GROUP SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, SURTECO GROUP SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 53.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 17.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 36.1K 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
53.3K tCO2e/year
2019
Water Usage
355.6K m3/year
2019
Waste
34.7K tons/year
2019
Energy Use
226.5M kWh/year
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). | 17.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 36.1K tCO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 53.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2017 | 135.4K 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 water usage to 0.356 million cubic meters from 0.485 million cubic meters in 2018.
- Reduced wastewater to 0.335 million cubic meters from 0.443 million cubic meters in 2018.
- Reduced total greenhouse gas emissions to 53,282 metric tons of CO2 equivalents from 55,322 metric tons in 2018.
- Installation of a new EBC system (Electron Beam Curing) reducing the need for thermal drying and exhaust gas treatment.
- Closed-Loop-Recycling in plastic edging production aiming for zero-waste manufacturing.
- Use of solvent-free, water-based printing inks and primer systems since 2004.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental ProtectionEmployee ResponsibilityCorporate GovernanceInnovationJob OpportunitiesLocal Engagement