- Wage competition for workers in niche professions intensified by high inflation
- Generational shift in workforce requiring skilled replacements
- Environmental impact of wastewater, air pollutants, and waste from pharmaceutical manufacturing
Gedeon Richter Plc.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Gedeon Richter Plc. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 289.1K t CO2eq. By scope: Scope 1: 60.8K t CO2eq; Scope 2: 84.6K t CO2eq; Scope 3: 143.8K t CO2eq. 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
289.1K t CO2eq
2023
Renewable Energy
Nearly 3% of electricity used at Hungarian sites
of total energy
Water Usage
1.8M m3
2023
Waste
32.6K tons
2023
Energy Use
1.7K TJ
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). | 60.8K t CO2eq |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 84.6K t CO2eq |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 143.8K t CO2eq |
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 | 289.1K t CO2eq |
| 2022 | 221.4K t CO2eq |
| 2018-2019 | 47.0K tCO2e (2017); 45664 tCO2e (2018); 45672 tCO2e (2019) |
| 2014-2015 | 27.9K tCO2e/year (2015) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Greenhouse gas emissions at Hungarian sites decreased by a further 7.5%
- Introduced carbon footprint calculation at all key subsidiaries
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce EU’s carbon footprint by 55% by 2030 (Fit for 55% program)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve climate neutrality by increasing renewable energy and other indirect measures
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Health and well-being (SDG 3)