- Climate change and its impacts (extreme weather, resource scarcity)
- Energy price volatility and raw material shortages
- Supply chain disruptions
- Increasingly stringent ESG regulations
- Skills shortage and employee retention
Greiner AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Greiner AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.8M tCO2e/year (all scopes). By scope: Scope 1: 28.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 99.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 2.7M 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
2.8M tCO2e/year (all scopes)
2022
Renewable Energy
57.8% of total electricity use
of total energy
Water Usage
30.3K m3/year (net consumption)
2022
Waste
31.4K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
521.2K MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 28.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 99.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 2.7M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced specific emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 65% since 2018
- Increased renewable electricity share to 57.9% in 2022 (from 35.7% in 2021)
- Improved energy efficiency by 32% against 2018
- Acquired a Serbian recycling plant (ALWAG) to increase recycled material use
- Launched K3® r100 packaging, enabling automatic separation of cardboard and plastic for improved recyclability
- Yeo Valley Organic partnership reduced plastic use by 145 tons through reusable lids
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption in water-stressed areas
- Develop a Water Policy for all Greiner sites
- Increase renewable electricity share to 80% by 2025
- Improve energy efficiency by 10% by 2025
- Reduce specific emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 38% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030
- Improve energy efficiency by 20% by 2030
- Reduce specific emissions (Scopes 1 & 2) by 53% by 2030
- Increase recycled waste share to 75% by 2030
- Zero landfill waste globally by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Become a fully circular company by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
ClimateCircular EconomyPeople