- Increased Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by a total of 7.8 percent in 2019 due to increased production.
- Difficulty in reducing Scope 3 emissions (business travel, commuting, product transport, product use).
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Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2019 reporting, ifm group of companies disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 11.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 8.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.5K 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
11.5K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2019
Renewable Energy
56% (2019), 100% (since 2020 for European production sites and German sites)
of total energy
Water Usage
34.6K m3/year
2019
Waste
1.3K tons/year
2019
Energy Use
26.5K MWh/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). | 8.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Four locations audited according to the EMAS environmental management system for the first time.
- Reduction of more than 200,000 kg of relevant chemicals was achieved.
- Since 2020, all European production sites and all German sites have been using 100 percent green electricity.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Climate-neutral operations by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic performanceEnvironmentEmployees & Society