- Increased water consumption in 2023 due to increased production volumes and process modifications.
- Increased waste volume since 2019 due to the growing share of heat pumps in production.
- Renewed increase in vehicle emissions in 2022 after significantly lower mileage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vaillant GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Vaillant GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 41.4K tCO2e (Scopes 1 & 2 in 2023 offset). By scope: Scope 1: 40.0K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 1.5K tCO2e (2023 location based); Scope 3: 153.2K tCO2e (2023 mainly from product use). 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
41.4K tCO2e (Scopes 1 & 2 in 2023 offset)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity since 2020)
of total energy
Water Usage
398.1K m³ (2023)
2023
Waste
16.7K tons (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). | 40.0K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.5K tCO2e (2023 location based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 153.2K tCO2e (2023 mainly from product use) |
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 | 41.4K tCO2e (Scopes 1 & 2 in 2023 offset) |
| 2022-2023 | 43.2K tCO2e (2022 Scopes 1 & 2 offset) |
| 2019-2020 | 32.6 kg CO2e/100 production minutes (2020) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 emissions from own business operations by 29% compared to the base year 2019.
- 100% of electricity that cannot be generated internally is acquired from renewable energy sources since 2020.
- Initiated an afforestation project in Costa Rica in 2022.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Launch only heat pumps with R290 coolant by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (from 2019 base year).
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions from use of sold products by 55% per million EUR value added by 2030.
- Achieve 85% net promoter score (SENSOR).
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050 (from 2019 base year).
- Reduce Scope 3 GHG emissions by 97% per million EUR value added by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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