- Correct sorting of waste and contaminants in material streams.
- Packaging made from multiple non-recyclable materials.
- Diversity of national companies and PreZero's growth.
- Developing standardized indicators to measure the contribution of different national companies.
- Connecting all relevant departments.
PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, PreZero Stiftung & Co. KG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2.0M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 410.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 684.0K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 1.6M tCO2e/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
2.0M tCO2e/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). | 410.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 684.0K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.6M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Procured 100% green electricity in all national companies by the end of 2022 fiscal year.
- Reduced GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 55% by 2030 compared to 2019 (Schwarz Group target).
- Recycled 38,000 metric tons of plastic annually at Grünstadt, Germany.
- Recycled up to 60,000 metric tons of organic waste at composting plant in Portugal.
- Recycled 40,000 metric tons of wood waste in the Netherlands.
- Increased Valdemingómez biogas plant thermal energy capacity from 100 GWh/year to 189 GWh/year, resulting in 80% more biomethane in Madrid’s gas network and savings of more than 43,500 metric tons of CO₂ per year.
- Converted 360,000 metric tons of non-recyclable waste into energy annually at Roosendaal, Netherlands, producing 250,000 MWh of electricity per year.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 55% by 2030 compared to 2019 (Schwarz Group target).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Circular EconomyClimate ProtectionEmployeesPartnerships and Innovation