- Reduced work availability caused by unplanned operational interruptions affecting OEE
- Shortage of waste and the avoidance of emissions impacting energy consumption
- Need to attract more women to join EEW and into leadership positions
EEW Energy from Waste GmbH
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, EEW Energy from Waste GmbH disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.1M t CO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.0M t CO2e/year; Scope 2: 5.6K t CO2e/year; Scope 3: 101.0K t CO2e/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
2.1M t CO2e/year
2021
Renewable Energy
50% (average biogenic material in waste)
of total energy
Water Usage
1.6M m3/year
2021
Waste
1.5M tons/year
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 2.0M t CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 5.6K t CO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 101.0K t CO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.1M t CO2e/year |
| 2020 | 2.1M t CO2e (Scope 1) |
| 2019 | 2.1M t CO2e |
| 2018 | 2.4M t CO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced captive electricity used to operate plants to 89.5 kilowatt-hours per tonne of waste (outperforming KPI of 98.3 kilowatt-hours/tonne)
- Reduced energy use in Knapsack by altering flue gas duct geometry, saving 480 megawatt-hours per annum
- Increased energy output at Premnitz site by installing turbine 5, adding approximately 4,233 megawatt-hours of electricity
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase the absolute number of women in managerial positions from five in 2019 to ten by the end of 2023
- Reduce backfilling by 3% by the end of 2023
- Reduce accident figures by 30% by the end of 2021 (baseline year 2018: 12)
📅 Medium-term
- Optimise overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) at EEW’s plants towards a target value of 94% by 2027
- Achieve climate-neutral fleet operations by 2030
- Increase OEE based on consistently high time availability (>90%)
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve climate-positive plant operations by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Strengthening relationshipsTaking on challengesDelivering results