- Rising interest rates, increases in energy and commodity prices, pressure on global trade
- Supply chain disruptions
- Global shortage of skilled workers
- Global shortage of glass filler required to produce recycled resins
- Increasing environmental awareness in the markets and stricter emissions regulations
MAHLE GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, MAHLE GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 823 kt CO2e (market based). By scope: Scope 1: 186 kt CO2e; Scope 2: 637 kt CO2e (market based); Scope 3: 32.8K kt CO2e. 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
823 kt CO2e (market based)
2023
Renewable Energy
10% increase compared to 2022 (372 GWh)
of total energy
Water Usage
66.0K ML
2023
Waste
178.6K tons
2023
Energy Use
3.2K GWh
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). | 186 kt CO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 637 kt CO2e (market based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 32.8K kt CO2e |
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 | 823 kt CO2e (market based) |
| 2022 | 945 kt CO2e (market based) |
| 2021 | 1.1M t CO2e/year |
| 2020 | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2018-01 to 2019-12 | 1.5M t CO2e/year |
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 & 2 emissions by 43 percent compared to 2019
- Reduced Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 13 percent compared to 2022
- Increased share of renewable electricity by 10 percent compared to 2022 to 372 GWh
- 145 energy efficiency projects in 2023 resulted in reported energy savings of about 32 GWh annually
- Obtained an external certification for calculating the Product Lifecycle and Carbon Footprint in accordance with ISO standards
- Reduced energy consumption as measured against sales by 3% YoY
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 49 percent by 2030
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions (Cat. 01 and Cat. 11) by 28 percent by 2030
- Increase energy efficiency by 2 percent every year
- Certify all production plants in accordance with ISO 45001 by 2024
- Reduce LTIR accident rate to 2.8 accidents/million working hours by 2024
📅 Medium-term
- By 2025, 25% women on the Supervisory Board
- By 2027, 29% women on the Management Board
🔭 Long-term
- Become CO2 neutral by 2040 (Scope 1 & 2)
- By 2030, 13% women on first executive level and 18% on second executive level
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate and EnvironmentOccupational Health and SafetyEmployees and SocialHuman RightsCompliance and EthicsSustainable ProductsSustainable FinancingSustainable Purchasing