- Reducing Scope 3 upstream emissions (supply chain emissions), particularly from steel procurement.
- Ensuring the availability of green steel and other sustainably produced raw materials.
- Managing risks associated with corruption, lobbying, money laundering, and economic crime.
- Maintaining business continuity during the coronavirus pandemic.
- Addressing increasing stakeholder demands for green products and ambitious sustainability targets.
Schaeffler AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Schaeffler AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 7.1K thousand t CO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3). By scope: Scope 1: 207 thousand t CO2e/year; Scope 2: 496 thousand t CO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 6.4K thousand t CO2e/year (estimated). 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
7.1K thousand t CO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3)
2021
Renewable Energy
Approximately 43% of total energy consumption (including self-generated renewable energy)
of total energy
Water Usage
5.6K thousand m3/year
2021
Waste
171 thousand tons/year (excluding metals and scrap)
2021
Energy Use
3.4K GWh/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). | 207 thousand t CO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 496 thousand t CO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 6.4K thousand t CO2e/year (estimated) |
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 | 7.1K thousand t CO2e/year (Scope 1 2 and 3) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced own greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 5.5% to 703 thousand tons of CO2 compared to the prior year.
- 100% of purchased power from renewable sources at all European production sites.
- Cumulative annual energy savings of around 47 gigawatt hours starting in 2022 from energy efficiency measures.
- Agreement with H2greensteel to source 100,000 tons of nearly carbon-free steel annually starting in 2025, reducing CO2 emissions by 200,000 tons annually.
- Achieved Platinum status in the EcoVadis rating (top 1% of peer group).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce accident rate by an average of 10% per year by 2024.
- Reduce freshwater supply by 20% by 2030 compared to the base year 2019.
- Achieve cumulative annual energy efficiency gains of 100 GWh by 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce production emissions by 75% by 2025 compared to the base year 2019.
- Reduce emissions resulting from intermediates and raw materials by 25% by 2030 compared to the base year 2019.
- Source 90% of purchasing volume of production material from suppliers with sustainability self-assessments by 2022.
🔭 Long-term
- Climate-neutral production by 2030.
- Climate-neutral supply chain by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeEnergy efficiencyRenewable energySustainable suppliersOccupational health and safetyDiversity and equal opportunityResponsible corporate governanceSustainable production