- Higher energy consumption in the US and China due to growth
- Lack of availability of green electricity for production sites in Asia
- Global supply situation and availability of transport capacity
- Shortage of skilled labor
SICK AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SICK AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 17.4K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 13.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 4.3K 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
17.4K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
32%
of total energy
Water Usage
94.2K m3/year
2023
Waste
2.4K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
88.4K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (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). | 13.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.3K 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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.4K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 14.4K t CO2e (Germany); 7676 t CO2e (RPC Europe); 1445 t CO2e (RPC Asia); 1290 t CO2e (RPC Americas); 416 t CO2e (Production China) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduction of net GHG emissions to zero worldwide by 2030
- Climate neutral in Germany since 2013
- 46% proportion of e-vehicles in the SICK fleet in Germany
- 100% green electricity in Germany since 2013
- Savings of 261 MWh in energy consumption in 2023 exceeding the goal of 247 MWh
- Four photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of 1.4 MWp were connected to the grid in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce net greenhouse gas emissions to zero at all German sites and all production sites worldwide by 2025 (Scopes 1 and 2)
- Increase the proportion of electric vehicles in the SICK company car fleet to 50 percent by 2025
- Use 100 percent green electricity for all production sites by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce net greenhouse gas emissions to zero at all German sites and all production sites worldwide by 2030
- Increase the proportion of electric vehicles in the SICK company car fleet to 75 percent by 2030
- Expand renewable energies (particularly photovoltaics) at all SICK sites by ≥ 15% by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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