- Rising cost of construction and materials
- Changes in interest rates
- Changes in building efficiency standards and public authority subsidy conditions
- Breakdown of the CO2 price on fossil fuels between tenants and landlords
- Legal measures to restructure the electricity and heating sectors
- Deterioration in the investment climate
- Changes to subsidy eligibility conditions
- Labor shortages
VONOVIA SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, VONOVIA SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2M t CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 547.1K t CO2e/year; Scope 2: 362.3K t CO2e/year; Scope 3: 376.9K t CO2e/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
1.2M t CO2e/year
2022
Renewable Energy
10.7% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
42.2 million m3/year
2022
Waste
519.5K tons/year
2022
Energy Use
5.5M MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 547.1K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 362.3K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 376.9K t CO2e/year |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.2M t CO2e/year |
| 2017 | 498.9K t CO2e (location based) 498857 t CO2e (market based) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced carbon intensity in Germany from 38.4 to 33.0 kg CO2e/m2
- Increased installed capacity of photovoltaic systems to 19.3 MWp (with 533 systems)
- Average primary energy demand of new buildings reduced to 37.7 kWh/m²
- More than 98% of new buildings completed in Germany are in energy efficiency class A or A+
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce carbon intensity to <25 kg CO2e/m² (in Germany) by 2030
- Reduce average primary energy demand for new buildings to 27 kWh/m² by 2025
- Proportion of women in management positions at 30% by 2026
📅 Medium-term
- Install photovoltaic systems with a total output of >280 MWp by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve a virtually climate-neutral housing stock by 2045 (<5 kg CO2e/m2 rental area)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Environment and ClimateSociety and Contribution to Urban DevelopmentHomes and CustomersCorporate Culture and EmployeesSustainable Governance and Responsible Business Practices