- Supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Data integration challenges from recent acquisitions (SPIRIANT, Nupik)
- Managing Scope 3 emissions (96.7% of total emissions)
deSter Group
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, deSter Group disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 347.3K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 772 tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 10.6K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 335.8K 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
347.3K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
10% (Hoogstraten)
of total energy
📊 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). | 772 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 10.6K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 335.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2019
- 42% less operational waste since 2019
- 81% decline in VOC emissions since 2019
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025 (Hoogstraten)
- Reduce zinc in wastewater by 15% by 2025 (Hoogstraten)
- Achieve 25% reduction in carbon footprint across all operations by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve 75% reduction in Scope 3 carbon footprint by 2030
- Reach net-zero carbon in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030
- Achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero carbon across entire value chain by 2050
- Achieve net-zero waste across all operations by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeDiversity, Equity and InclusionCircular EconomySustainable ProcurementEmployee Well-being