- Deterioration in safety performance, primarily due to increased incidents at manufacturing sites, organizational changes, and greater use of third-party contractors.
- Increased water withdrawal from water-stressed areas.
- Complex supply chain and sourcing from regions with high environmental and human rights concerns.
FLSmidth & Co. A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, FLSmidth & Co. A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 38.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 13.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 24.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 116.1M tCO2e/year (Category 11 Use of sold products). 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
38.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
26%
of total energy
Water Usage
167.6K m3/year
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). | 13.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 24.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 116.1M tCO2e/year (Category 11 Use of sold products) |
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 | 38.0K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based) |
| 2020 | 36.8K tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2) |
| 2017 | 64.3K tons (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 scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (market-based) to 38,022 tCO2e, a 2.7% improvement from 2022 and a 42% reduction from the 2019 base year.
- Increased renewable energy coverage from 21% to 26%.
- Reduced water withdrawal by 5.9% from 2022.
- Reduced total waste generation by 22% compared with the internal 2023 target, and landfill waste by 5%.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water withdrawal by 5% year-on-year.
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10% year-on-year.
- Increase spend with suppliers with science-based targets to 30% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 100% by 2030.
- Reduce scope 3 economic intensity by 56% by 2030.
- Achieve 25% women managers by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Enable zero emissions in mining and cement by 2030 (MissionZero).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeDiversity, Equity, and InclusionGovernanceSafetyWater StewardshipResponsible Supply Chain