- Rising global inflation, the war in Ukraine, and political developments in China resulted in an uncertain economic situation
- Increased production volume led to an increase in absolute GHG emissions
- Longer procurement times for primary materials led to longer delivery times
- Increased material and energy costs
Witzenmann GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Witzenmann GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 285.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 15.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 267.3K 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
285.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
3%
of total energy
Water Usage
85.1K m3/year
2023
Waste
2.7K t/year
2023
Energy Use
73.4K 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). | 2.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 15.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 267.3K 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 | 285.3K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 403.5K tCO2eq/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Further reduced group-wide energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in Scope 1 and 2
- Expanded self-generated photovoltaic electricity
- Reduced fresh water consumption at Witzenmann GmbH by 5%
- Witzenmann-Spain reduced raw material use and production scrap
- Witzenmann-Slovakia improved waste sorting, resulting in a higher recycling rate
- Witzenmann USA diverted over 50 tonnes of waste from landfill to recycling
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 65% of the Witzenmann Group with ISO 45001 certification by 2025
- Comprehensive compliance risk analyses for all company subsidiaries by 2029
📅 Medium-term
- Greenhouse gas neutrality Scope 1 & 2 of all German locations by 2030
- 10% of group-wide energy supply from renewable, self-generated sources by 2030
- 30% coverage of environmental life cycle assessments by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reduction in the frequency of accidents at work at Witzenmann GmbH by 80% until 2030 compared to 2021
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate protectionEnergy efficiencyEnvironmental and social standards in the supply chainOccupational health and safety