- Market shortages of mechanical and electronic components impacting sustainable sourcing strategy.
- Ink production's environmental impact due to raw materials.
- Hazardous waste from steel drums used for ink transport.
- Increasing water consumption in water-stressed areas (due to recalculation aligning with GRI recommendations).
SICPA HOLDING SA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, SICPA HOLDING SA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 105.5K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 4.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 8.9K tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 91.7K 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
105.5K tCO2e/year
2023
Renewable Energy
1.8% (1,086 MWh from solar panels)
of total energy
Water Usage
241.2K m3/year
2023
Waste
1.7K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
59.1M kWh/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). | 4.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 8.9K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 91.7K tCO2e/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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 105.5K tCO2e/year |
| 2022 | 124.4K t CO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced company-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 1% in 2023 (excluding 2022 emissions from Swiss campus construction); 18% reduction compared to 2022 (including campus construction).
- Increased solar panel energy generation by 63% to 1,086 MWh in 2023.
- 16 SICPA entities (21 sites) certified ISO 14001 (environmental management system), including four new certifications.
- Achieved carbon neutral operations in Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Chile.
- Cobalt-based offset inks completely replaced with cobalt-free alternatives; initiated major deployment of cobalt- and octoate-free intaglio inks.
- Vegetable-based 3VF offset inks used for the first time on banknotes in Lesotho and Tajikistan (minimum 60% bio-renewable content).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce fuel consumption by 20% per million codes produced (Thailand).
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
- Implement a global grading system.
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate changeEnergy management and efficiencyEnvironmental impacts of production and operationsSustainable packagingSustainable sourcingDiversity, inclusion and equal opportunitiesTalent attraction, retention and developmentOccupational health and safetyWorking conditions and financial securities for employeesBusiness ethics and integritySustainable innovation and solutionsSustainable supply chain management