- Volatile market environment
- Ongoing impairments in international supply chains
- Material bottlenecks
- Rising material costs
- Climate change impacts (extreme weather events, energy costs, changing customer demand)
- Cybersecurity threats
BENTELER International AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, BENTELER International AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 687.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 226.3K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 423.8K tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 10.2M 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
687.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2022
Renewable Energy
35.3% of total energy use
of total energy
Water Usage
10.4M m3/year
2022
Waste
71.4K tons/year (excluding scrap)
2022
Energy Use
2.4M 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). | 226.3K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 423.8K tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.2M tCO2e/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 | 687.2K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2021 | 821.8K tCO2e (2019); 587120 tCO2e (2020); 677306 tCO2e (2021) |
| 2019 | 469.7K tCO2e (Automotive) + 469573 tCO2e (Steel/Tube) |
| 2016 | 418.8K tCO2 (Benteler Automotive) and 336114 tCO2 (Benteler Steel/Tube) |
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 and 2 emissions by 16% (base year 2019)
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 6% (base year 2019)
- Significant reduction in waste volumes in both divisions
- Significant reduction in specific water withdrawals at 17 sites in water-stressed areas
- Spanish automotive plants using almost all green electricity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water withdrawals by 20% by 2030 (in water-stressed regions)
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce production-related absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
- Reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (compared to 2019)
- Achieve 25% women in management positions by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve climate neutrality in production by 2040
- Achieve net zero emissions across the company by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeResponsible consumption and productionClean water and sanitationAffordable and clean energyDecent work and economic growth