- Shortage of skilled workers.
- Difficulty in obtaining individual consumption statements due to gross rents including supplementary costs at client sites.
Bilfinger SE
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Bilfinger SE disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 45.3K tCO2e (market-based Scope 1 & 2) + 795085 tCO2e (Scope 3 upstream). By scope: Scope 1: 32.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 12.7K tCO2e (market-based); Scope 3: 795.1K tCO2e (upstream). 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
45.3K tCO2e (market-based Scope 1 & 2) + 795085 tCO2e (Scope 3 upstream)
2023
Renewable Energy
9%
of total energy
Water Usage
173.6K m3
2023
Waste
4.6M kg (non-hazardous) + 185287 kg (hazardous)
2023
Energy Use
200.0K MWh
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). | 32.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 12.7K tCO2e (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 795.1K tCO2e (upstream) |
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 | 45.3K tCO2e (market-based Scope 1 & 2) + 795085 tCO2e (Scope 3 upstream) |
| 2022 | 52.2K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 location-based); 49690 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2016 | 58.1K tCO2e (Germany approx. 80% of consumption points) |
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 emissions by 9% (to 32,594 tCO2e) and Scope 2 location-based emissions by 37% (to 10,370 tCO2e), and Scope 2 market-based emissions by 9% (to 12,723 tCO2e). Total energy consumption fell by 9% to 200,031 MWh. Increased share of renewable energy sources in total energy consumption to 9%. Collected data on Scope 3 upstream GHG emissions (795,085 tCO2e) for the first time.
- Exceeded internal supplier audit target with 1,167 audits conducted.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Submit targeted reduction path for GHG emissions to SBTi for review by April 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions in Scope 1 and 2 by 50% by the end of 2030 (compared to 2021).
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve climate neutrality in terms of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance