- High investment costs, long payback periods and equipment lifecycle considerations for transitioning to renewable energy sources.
- Majority of negative impacts and sustainability risks lie in the upstream supply chain.
- High response rate for SAQ from suppliers.
- Ongoing increase in Scope 3 emissions due to increased production volumes, more complex products with emission-intensive materials, and limited availability of economically viable low-emission alternatives.
- Balancing awarding criteria with compliance with WITTE’s and customers’ sustainability requirements.
WITTE Automotive GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022-2023 reporting, WITTE Automotive GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 325.4K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 3.9K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 3.1K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 317.5K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
325.4K tCO2e/year (2023)
2022-2023
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Waste
8.8K tons/year (2023)
2022-2023
Energy Use
51.3K MWh/year (2023)
2022-2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022-2023)
| 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). | 3.9K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.1K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 317.5K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 325.4K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2020-2021 | 4.5K tCO2e (2019) 4144 tCO2e (2020) 3879 tCO2e (2021) Scope 1 & 2; 238804 tCO2e (2020) 280650 tCO2e (2021) Scope 3 |
| 2019 | 29.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 25% reduction in Scope 1 emissions group-wide
- Ruse (BG) plant became WITTE’s first carbon-neutral production plant by replacing gas-powered heating with heat pumps, saving approximately 140 tons of CO2e and 250 MWh of gas annually.
- Saved approx. 1 GWh of gas by optimizing the “Power Wash” process in Ostrov (CZ) paint shop using cold water instead of hot water.
- Saved over 190 MWh electricity per year in Wülfrath (DE) with a new lighting concept and 110 MWh p.a. by optimizing machine utilization.
- Saved around 200 MWh of electricity at Bitburg (DE) by replacing and optimizing injection molding machines.
- Significant reduction in gas consumption in Nejdek (CZ) due to roof renovation.
- Increased proportion of electric and hybrid vehicles in the fleet.
- Significant efficiency gains at Velbert (DE) headquarters with heat pumps and optimized heating system control.
- Reduced waste volumes by around 15.4% compared to 2019 despite exceeding pre-COVID production levels in 2023.
- Decreased hazardous waste in 2023 by successfully reducing the use of hazardous substances or replacing them with safer alternatives.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Group-wide net carbon-neutral production by the end of 2025
- Increase the percentage of renewable energy used in direct suppliers’ production to 50% in 2024 and 75% in 2025.
- At least 90% of serial suppliers sign the SCoC by the end of 2024.
- At least 60% of requested suppliers achieve a green Sustainability Score (SAQ rating of at least 60%) by the end of 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce group-wide energy consumption by 15% compared to 2019 by the end of 2028.
- Reduce overall waste quantities compared to 2019 by 1.5% every year until 2028.
🔭 Long-term
- Zero serious accidents.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ComplianceCustomer & Product SafetyEnvironmental ProtectionSustainable Supply Chain ManagementOwn WorkforceLocal Communities