- Climate change and energy crisis
- Ban on neonicotinoids
- Beet yellowing virus
- Reducing the environmental footprint of products
Cristal Union
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Cristal Union disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 709.2K t CO2eq (Scope 1) + 7660 t CO2eq (Scope 2) + 920134 t CO2eq (Scope 3) in 2022. By scope: Scope 1: 709.2K t CO2eq; Scope 2: 7.7K t CO2eq; Scope 3: 920.1K t CO2eq. 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
709.2K t CO2eq (Scope 1) + 7660 t CO2eq (Scope 2) + 920134 t CO2eq (Scope 3) in 2022
2022
Water Usage
3.6M m3 (industrial sites) in 2022
2022
Waste
14.5K tons in 2022
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). | 709.2K t CO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 7.7K t CO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 920.1K t CO2eq |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water drawn from the natural environment by 60% between 2010 and 2022 (more than 5.5 million m3 saved per year)
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 15% between 2010 and 2020
- 77% of sugar beet crops certified Gold or Silver SAI in 2022
- 880 hectares of honey-producing crop coverage planted in 2022 as part of Operation BEE HAPPY
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 23% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
📅 Medium-term
- 10% less energy consumed and 35% lower CO2 emissions by 2030 (compared to 2015)
🔭 Long-term
- Energy self-sufficient sugar factories by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceEconomyEnvironmentSocialLocal