- Data quality of GHG inventory and energy monitoring system.
- Increased employee travel leading to higher GHG emissions.
- Lack of influence on energy sources in some rented buildings.
- Implementing the CSRD and ESRS requirements.
TÜV SÜD AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, TÜV SÜD AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 102.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 31.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 27.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 43.6K 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
102.6K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
84.0% (Germany)
of total energy
Water Usage
249.1K m3/year
2023
Waste
5.6K tons/year (estimated)
2023
Energy Use
126.2K 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). | 31.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 27.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 43.6K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Offset just over 16,500 tonnes of CO2 in 2023 using Gold Standard carbon certificates.
- Reduced energy consumption in buildings by around 12% per € million of revenue.
- Increased the share of fully electric vehicles in its fleet fivefold compared to the prior year.
- Installed more than 800 PV modules in Spain and plans to install more in Germany.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Offset remaining GHG emissions from business operations (Scope 1, 2 and 3: business travel) from 2025.
- Increase the share of women in management positions to 30% by 2026.
- Achieve an average of 35 training hours per employee by 2026.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 90% compared to the base year (Scope 1, 2 and 3) by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions along the entire value chain by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance