- Fluctuating market demands
- Evolving landscape of global sustainability
- Significant decrease in prices and widespread financial losses in the GE industry due to oversupply of capacity
Resonac Graphite Business Unit
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Resonac Graphite Business Unit disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 580.6K tCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 287.4K tCO2e; Scope 2: 293.2K tCO2e. 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
580.6K tCO2e
2023
Renewable Energy
8.09%
of total energy
Water Usage
2.3M m3
2023
Waste
38.1K tons
2023
Energy Use
4.1M GJ
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). | 287.4K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 293.2K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 17.3% reduction in GHG emissions (scope 1+2) vs 2013
- 8% of RGBU's Energy Consumption Comes from Renewable Sources
- Implemented a heat recovery system at A Coruña plant, saving up to 70% in boiler gas consumption and 30% of the electric consumption of the stoves
- Utilizes waste heat from the Steeg plant to supply the local district heating system
- Installed 1 MWp solar photovoltaic panels at Banting plant, reducing CO2 emissions by 975 tons
- Secured 40% of electricity consumption through PPAs with green energy producers at Steeg plant
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduction of Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from fiscal year 2013
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net-zero Scope 1+2 GHG emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeCircular EconomyPeopleSupply ChainGovernance