- Increased GHG emissions due to increased turnover, network expansion, and customer growth.
- High staff turnover in the retail sector.
Virši
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Virši disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.5K tCO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 710 tCO2eq; Scope 2: 1.2K tCO2eq; Scope 3: 1.6K tCO2eq. 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
3.5K tCO2eq
2022
Water Usage
26.7K m3
2022
Waste
1.8K kg (coffee bean packaging)
2022
Energy Use
13.3K MWh
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 710 tCO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.2K tCO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.6K tCO2eq |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.5K tCO2eq |
| 2021 | 3.2K tCO2e |
| 2020 | 3.0K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Installed solar panels at 12 stations, generating 48,670 kWh.
- Opened the first electric car charging station in Krustpils with 80 kW capacity.
- Implemented circular economy principles, including switching to refillable coffee containers and offering a discount for reusable cups.
- Upgraded 26 stations with energy-efficient lighting solutions.
- Achieved electricity savings of 57.20 MWh through energy efficiency measures.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Introduce alternative reusable container packaging for coffee beans in 2023.
- Equip more than 30 stations with solar panels by the end of 2023.
📅 Medium-term
- Implement the AFIF project to install 28 recharging points by the second quarter of 2024.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environmental impactSocial responsibilityCorporate governance