- Market and economic pressures impacting production volumes
- Maintaining production volumes while improving intensity-based targets
H.B. Fuller Company
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, H.B. Fuller Company disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 145.9K 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
145.9K tCO2e/year
2023
Water Usage
292 million gallons/year
2023
Waste
25.8K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
553 GWh/year
2023
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 145.9K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 4% reduction in energy intensity in Asia Pacific HHC plants
- 31% reduction in energy intensity since 2014 baseline in HHC AP
- ISCC PLUS certification for manufacturing sites in Lüneburg and Nienburg, Germany
- 100% recycling of cleanout solvent at Grand Rapids, Michigan site (450 tons)
- 25% reduction in solid waste at Grand Rapids, Michigan site
- Flextra® SBA 5250 + XA 3350 adhesive approved by RecyClass for PP flexibles compatibility
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Set science-based targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions in line with SBTi standards (by March 2024)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce energy intensity by 20% between 2014-2025
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 20% between 2014-2025
- Reduce waste intensity by 10% between 2014-2025
- Reduce water withdrawal intensity by 10% between 2014-2025
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity and InclusionGovernanceEmployee Well-beingCommunity EngagementResponsible Supply ChainCircular EconomyWaste ReductionWater StewardshipEnergy Efficiency