- Reducing climate-relevant emissions across the entire Liebherr Group.
- Calculating scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions from supply chain and product use).
- Meeting requirements of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and comparable regulations in other countries.
- Implementing the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
Liebherr-International AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Liebherr-International AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 174.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 in 2023). By scope: Scope 1: 116.4K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 58.0K tCO2e (2023). 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
174.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 in 2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
33.8% of total energy consumption (2023)
of total energy
Energy Use
995.1K MWh (2023)
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). | 116.4K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 58.0K tCO2e (2023) |
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 | 174.4K tCO2e (Scope 1 and 2 in 2023) |
| 2020-2021 | 16.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 39 sites switched to green power; many sites have photovoltaic systems.
- Reduced fuel consumption by up to 40% in diesel-powered cranes with a capacitor energy storage system.
- 18% fuel reduction in the new R 9600 G8 excavator, corresponding to an annual reduction of 1,465 t of CO₂ emissions.
- 65% reduction in total fuel consumption of T 236 mining trucks in the Erzberg mine using a Trolley Assist system, saving 8,000 t of CO₂ emissions annually.
- Up to 30% less energy required in the new Mobilmix and Betomix concrete mixing plants compared to predecessors.
- First battery-electric Liebherr wheel loader (L 507 E) and electric material handling machine (LH 80 M High Rise Industry) sold.
- First all-electric floating transshipment crane (CBG 500 E) and heavy-duty ship crane (LS 800 E) produced.
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