- Increased CO2 tax on fossil fuels leading to higher operating costs.
- Keeping pace with developments in the circular economy by accepting additional costs in development and product life cycle management.
- Identifying the environmental footprint of Phoenix Mecano’s products and determining Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions entails high costs and ties up human resources.
- Procuring new machinery and switching to more carbon-neutral production processes involves higher costs.
Phoenix Mecano AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Phoenix Mecano AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 25.1K t CO2eq/year. By scope: Scope 1: 6.3K t CO2eq/year; Scope 2: 18.9K t CO2eq/year; Scope 3: 223.9K t CO2eq/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
25.1K t CO2eq/year
2023
Renewable Energy
21%
of total energy
Water Usage
141.0K m3/year
2023
Energy Use
67.1K 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). | 6.3K t CO2eq/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 18.9K t CO2eq/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 223.9K t CO2eq/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 | 25.1K t CO2eq/year |
| 2022 | 23.0K t CO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 CO2 emissions by 7% compared to 2022, totaling approximately 25,149 t CO2eq in 2023.
- Increased renewable energy share to 21% of total consumption (4 percentage points higher than the previous year).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Halve CO2 emissions from own operations (Scope 1+2) per unit of sales by 2030 compared with 2021.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions from own operations (Scope 1+2) by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeSocial ResponsibilityGovernance