- Increase in CO2 emission prices
- Increased expectations regarding the precision of information disclosed in ESG reports
- Introducing unexpected regulations applicable to existing products
- Limited access to logistic services
- Inability to obtain funding; increase in funding costs
- Failure to achieve determined ESG goals
- Decrease in importance or final termination of the trade in spare parts for combustion engine cars
- Diminishing client base resulting from mass transport use incentives
Inter Cars S.A.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Inter Cars S.A. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.7M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 & 3). By scope: Scope 1: 8.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 6.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.7M 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
1.7M tCO2e/year (Scope 1 2 & 3)
2023
Renewable Energy
37%
of total energy
Water Usage
65.7K m3/year
2023
Waste
15.0K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
80.1K GJ/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). | 8.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.7M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 26% compared to 2021 (market-based method)
- Reduced Scope 2 emissions (market-based approach) by 36% vs 2022.
- Increased the sales of remanufactured and used parts by an unspecified amount compared to 2022.
- Achieved a 43% rate of return of cores to suppliers of remanufactured parts in 2023.
- 89% of generated waste was transferred for reuse (compared to 57% in 2022).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Develop and implement a Sustainable Purchasing Policy by the end of 2024
- Develop and support the implementation of the “Garages of tomorrow” programme by the end of 2025 in Poland and by the end of 2026 throughout the Inter Cars Group
- Expand the existing training programme for garage employees on new automotive skills by the end of 2025
- Expand the scope of the existing training system for garages to include ESG elements by the end of 2025
- Develop a set of ESG recommendations for branches supporting them in their sustainability by the end of 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 42% compared to 2021 by the end of 2030
- Achieve an 80% annualised level of core returns (in the B2B market) by the end of 2030
- Power all facilities with 100% renewable electricity by the end of 2030
- Have all new buildings be carbon neutral from the start of 2030
- Have all new warehouse buildings be BREEAM (excellent) or LEED (>=platinum) certified from the beginning of 2026
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeCircular economySupply chainCO2 emissionsWorking conditions