- 30% drop in turnover in 2023 due to the general economic situation and decreased consumer demand.
- Challenges in integrating CSR into the supply chain (sensitizing suppliers, converting to renewable energies, ensuring compliance).
Ralf Bohle GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Ralf Bohle GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 15.1K tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 574.3 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 70.9 tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 14.4K tCO2e/year (2023). 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
15.1K tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Renewable Energy
100% at headquarters (2023)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.1K m3/year (Reichshof 2023)
2023
Waste
51.62 tons/year (Reichshof, 2023)
2023
Energy Use
737.7K kWh/year (Reichshof 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). | 574.3 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 70.9 tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 14.4K tCO2e/year (2023) |
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 | 15.1K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| 2021 | 1.4K tCO2e/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, and 3 emissions by 35% since 2018.
- Launched the Green Marathon, the world's first closed-loop tire with 80% recycled and renewable materials, saving 800 t CO2eq.
- Saved over 5,683 t CO2eq through the use of rButyl from inner tube recycling.
- 76% of turnover generated with eco-friendly products.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% renewable energy in production by 2025
- 2 million recycled tires by 2025
- 20 million recycled inner tubes by 2025
- Extension of rCB use to 70% of Schwalbe tires by 2024
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for all tires and inner tubes by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by at least 55% by 2030 (compared to 2018).
- 80% recycled and renewable materials in all tires and tubes by 2030
- 21 Children's Advisory Council projects by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce Schwalbe’s environmental impact to net zero by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Circular EconomyClimate ProtectionSocial ResponsibilitySupply Chain Responsibility