- Increasing GHG emissions due to post-pandemic in-person meetings, company growth, and revised emission factors
- Difficulty in influencing employee commuter behavior
- Dependency on fossil fuels for heating
- Uncertainty regarding the interpretation of EU Taxonomy Regulation
Helvetia Holding AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Helvetia Holding AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 43.1K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 12.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 29.9K tCO2e/year (location-based) 253 tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 30.1K 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
43.1K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
100% of total electricity use
of total energy
Water Usage
394.0K m3/year
2023
Waste
2.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
75.8K 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). | 12.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 29.9K tCO2e/year (location-based) 253 tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 30.1K 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 | 43.1K tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 15.0K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions from own operations to 43,055 tonnes of CO2e (2022: 38,548 t CO²e)
- Achieved a CDP rating of "B"
- Procured 100% of electricity from renewable sources
- Commissioned 19 solar installations with a nominal output of 420 kWp
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop an emission reduction method by the end of 2024
- Fully operationalise fossil fuel policy in 2024
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions from operations to net zero by 2040
- Define medium-term targets and measures for achieving net-zero emissions in investment and insurance business by 2050
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce indirect emissions from investment and insurance business to net zero by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate change and the environmentSustainability risksChanging needs of customersWell-being and needs of employeesHuman rightsFight against corruption and bribery