- Geopolitical tensions impacting raw material costs (especially energy).
- Inflationary pressures and rising interest rates.
- Slowdown in the world economy, particularly in Europe.
- Margin erosion due to fixed prices in contracts with Health Systems.
SOL S.p.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SOL S.p.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 61.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 285230 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); additional Scope 3 emissions reported. By scope: Scope 1: 61.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 285.2K tCO2e/year (market-based). 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
61.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 285230 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); additional Scope 3 emissions reported
2023
Renewable Energy
14% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
1.6M m3/year
2023
Waste
2.3K tons/year (non-hazardous); 96 tons/year (hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
2.6M GJ/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). | 61.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 285.2K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
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 | 61.3K tCO2e/year (Scope 1); 285230 tCO2e/year (Scope 2 market-based); additional Scope 3 emissions reported |
| 2022 | 365.8K tCO2e (2018); 322072 tCO2e (2019); 318136 tCO2e (2020); 327920 tCO2e (2021); 280429 tCO2e (2022) |
| 2021 | 288.2K tCO2e (indirect) + 46710 tCO2e (direct) + 64986 tCO2e (transport) = 400000 tCO2e (approx.) |
| 2019 | 281.3K tCO2e/year (indirect) + 41792 tCO2e/year (direct) + 52801 tCO2e/year (transport) |
| 2018 | 270.5K tonnes CO2 equivalent (indirect emissions) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 28,786 tonnes of CO2 equivalent avoided through renewable energy production.
- 43,950 tonnes of CO2 equivalent avoided through on-site plants.
- 146,954 tonnes of CO2 recovered and reintroduced to the market.
- ISCC Plus certification obtained for the CO2 production chain in Wanze, Belgium.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Economic responsibility and governanceEnvironmental responsibilitySocial responsibility and human resources