- Increasing complexity of global raw material sourcing due to climate change and increased demand.
- Loss of reimbursement for homeopathic and anthroposophic medicines in France leading to production activity cessation in Hüningen.
- Negative results in the pharmaceuticals sector.
Weleda AG
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Weleda AG disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 518.5K tCO2e (2022); Note: Significant changes in methodology and data quality make direct year-over-year comparisons difficult. 2023 data is pending.. By scope: Scope 1: 3.7K tCO2e (2023); Scope 2: 3.9K tCO2e (2023); Scope 3: 451.4K tCO2e (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
518.5K tCO2e (2022); Note: Significant changes in methodology and data quality make direct year-over-year comparisons difficult. 2023 data is pending.
2023
Renewable Energy
95% (for primary packaging in natural cosmetics)
of total energy
Water Usage
226.9K m3 (2023)
2023
Waste
1.1K tons (2023)
2023
Energy Use
31.6K MWh (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). | 3.7K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.9K tCO2e (2023) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 451.4K tCO2e (2023) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- New Weleda logistics campus operating emission-free thanks to renewable energy (geothermal and solar power).
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 46% through the purchase of certified renewable energy.
- Increased recycled content in primary packaging for natural cosmetics to 60%.
- 97% waste diversion rate.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Re-certification as a B Corp in 2024.
📅 Medium-term
- Increase Rosmarin cultivation to 100 hectares by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve an emissions level compatible with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target by 2030 (implying net-zero emissions by 2050).
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
GovernanceCustomersWorkersCommunityEnvironment