- Supply chain disruptions
- High interest rates in the USA putting pressure on margins.
- Increased competition and concentration in Europe.
- Negative economic trends or weakening purchasing power of end customers.
- Risks related to dealers buying directly from suppliers.
Beijer Ref AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Beijer Ref AB disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 10.7M tCO2e/year (2023). By scope: Scope 1: 9.6K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 2: 6.6K tCO2e/year (2023); Scope 3: 10.7M 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
10.7M tCO2e/year (2023)
2023
Waste
5.8K tons/year (2023)
2023
Energy Use
25.6K MWh/year (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). | 9.6K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 6.6K tCO2e/year (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 10.7M tCO2e/year (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total annual carbon footprint by 5 percent in 2023.
- Scope 1 & 2 emissions decreased by 4 percent (excluding a leakage incident in 2022).
- Green OEM sales surged by 35 percent, comprising 45 percent of total OEM sales.
- SCM Frigo and Fenagy products contributed to preventing emissions of 4.7 million tonnes of CO2e in 2023.
- Launched Refbuster service for responsible refrigerant management, resulting in 39,986 kg of refrigerants collected, 57% returned to the market.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase total number of training hours completed by participants in Beijer Ref Academy from 15,000 in 2023 to 20,000 by the end of 2024.
- 50 percent of OEM sales to be green by the end of 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- 42 percent reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions and 25 percent reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Business strategy for sustainable products and servicesManagement of ESG responsibilitiesAccidents and incidentsSharing knowledge about environmentally friendly productsImplementation of policies and procedures aimed at countering bribery and corruption, and promoting ethical conduct